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Which of these is a secondary metabolite?(a) Monoterpenes(b) Triacylglycerols(c) Keratin(d) MyosinI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.The origin of the question is Biomolecules in section Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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Right choice is (a) Monoterpenes

Easy explanation: Triacylglycerols are a TYPE of lipid while keratin and myosin are major proteins of the body. LIPIDS and proteins are primary metabolites. Monoterpenes are TERPENOIDS which are SECONDARY metabolites.



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