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Which of these secondary metabolites is useful for human welfare?(a) Curcumin(b) Abrin(c) Ricin(d) GumsI got this question during a job interview.This interesting question is from Biomolecules in chapter Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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Right answer is (a) Curcumin

The explanation is: Curcumin is a drug and a secondary METABOLITE. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is mainly FOUND in TURMERIC. Abrin and ricin are toxins while gums are polymeric SUBSTANCES with no role in human WELFARE.



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