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Encila , Blessie Mae R. IV-B.S Chemistry for Teacher Natural Products Professor Vic Marie Camacho. Metabolites. Metabolites are the intermediates and products of metabolism. The term metabolite is usually restricted to small molecules. Metabolites.
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Encila, Blessie Mae R. IV-B.S Chemistry for Teacher Natural Products Professor Vic Marie Camacho
Metabolites • Metabolites are the intermediates and products of metabolism. • The term metabolite is usually restricted to small molecules.
Metabolites • Metabolites have various functions including • fuel • structure • signaling • stimulatory and inhibitory effects on enzymes, • defense, and • interactions with other organisms (e.g. pigments, odorants, andpheromones).
Primary Metabolites • It is directly involved in normal growth, development, and reproduction. • Alcohol is an example of a primary metabolite produced in large-scale by industrial microbiology
Secondary Metabolites • It is not directly involved in those processes, but usually has an important ecological function. • Examples include antibiotics and pigments such as resins and terpenes.
Primary Metabolites • Carbohydrates • Proteins • Nucleic Acids • Lipids
Secondary Metabolites • Alkaloids, • Terpenoids • Phenolics
Secondary Metabolites • Secondary Metabolites are produced in plants is mainly for: • disease resistance (from fungus, bacteria, viral, and pests), • for pollination and • to combat in extreme conditions of stress. The stress may be biotic or abiotic [Drought, Cold, Temparature, etc.]
Secondary Metabolites • Effect of Light • Effect of Incubation Temperature • Effect of pH of the medium • Aeration of the Culture
References • www.wikipedia.com • http://lifeofplant.blogspot.com/2011/03/metabolites-primary-vs-secondary.html • http://www.ehow.com/info_8644099_types-primary-metabolites-produced.html