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NEET Previous Year Question

$Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced by plants for their:$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $Growth response$
B $Defence action$
C $Effect on reproduction$
D $Nutritive value$

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced by plants as defence action against grazers and browsers.

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