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(A) Secondary metabolites are chemical compounds produced by plants that are not essential for basic survival but have various ecological and medicina

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Vinblastine and curcumin

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(A) Secondary metabolites are chemical compounds produced by plants that are not essential for basic survival but have various ecological and medicinal roles.Vinblastine is a well-known anti-cancer drug derived from the plant Catharanthus roseus.Curcumin is a bioactive compound found in turmeric (Curcuma longa) known for its anti-inflammatory and medicinal properties.Anthocyanins are pigments,gums are polysaccharides,and abrin/ricin are toxins.Therefore,Vinblastine and curcumin are correctly identified as secondary metabolites used as drugs.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Pigments	$I$. Concanavalin-$A$
$Q$. Toxins	$II$. Morphine,Codeine
$R$. Lectins	$III$. Carotenoids,Anthocyanins
$S$. Drugs	$IV$. Vinblastine,Curcumin
$T$. Alkaloids	$V$. Abrin,Ricin

Which of the following secondary metabolites are used as drugs?

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Match the following columns:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$P$. Pigments $I$. Concanavalin-$A$

$Q$. Toxins $II$. Morphine,Codeine

$R$. Lectins $III$. Carotenoids,Anthocyanins

$S$. Drugs $IV$. Vinblastine,Curcumin

$T$. Alkaloids $V$. Abrin,Ricin

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