Practice question
Question
Which group of compounds is considered secondary metabolites?
Explanation
C fits best: Terpenoids, phenolics, alkaloids. Keep the PLANT SEC METABOLITES basics straight and Terpenoids, phenolics, alkaloids stands out as the precise answer. Avoid: A) Sugars and amino acids; B) Proteins and nucleic acids; D) ATP and NADPH. Light and flowering items often hinge on which photoreceptor or day-length rule is in play.