Secondary metabolites are termed “secondary” because

a. they are synthesized as part of basic metabolism.
b. they are only synthesized in plant leaves.
c. they are synthesized as precursors to primary metabolism.
d. they are not synthesized in all plant cells as part of basic metabolism.
e. they are only synthesized in plant roots.


D

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