Some plant compounds are powerful!
Marilyn Nielson Some plant compounds are powerful!
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Ch 4 Section 4.5
Describe two differences between plant primary compounds and plant secondary compounds.
Ch 4 Section 4.5
The three groups of plant secondary compounds include:
Ch 4 Section 4.5
Match the secondary compound to its properties
include tannins that inhibit microbial activity
alkaloids
create bright colors in flowers and fruits
terpenes
nicotine, caffeine and opioids come from this class of compounds
phenolics
fragrant - used in perfu mes and cosmetics
flavinoids
Ch 4 Section 4.5
Provide examples of terpenes and terpenoids including their function to plants and their utility to humans.
Ch 4 Section 4.5
Provide examples of phenolics and flavonoids including their function to plants and their utility to humans.
Ch 4 Section 4.5
Provide examples of alkaloids including their function to plants and their utility to humans.
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