Identify the incorrect pair

  1. Drugs – Ricin
  2. Alkaloids – Codeine
  3. Toxin – Abrin
  4. Lectins – Concanavalin A

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Option 1 : Drugs – Ricin
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Concept:

Primary metabolites Secondary metabolites
  • They perform the physiological function of the body.
  • They are the derivatives of the primary metabolites.
  • They play a direct role in the growth and development of the organism.
  • They take part in ecological functions.
  • They are the same in all plant species.
  • They are unique to each plant species.
  • They are produced in large amounts and extraction is comparatively easy.
  • They are produced in small amounts and extraction is comparatively tough.

Explanation:

  • Option (1) is incorrect because ricin is a toxin obtained from Ricinus plant.
  • Vinblastin and curcumin are drugs.
  • Morphine and codeine are alkaloids.
  • Abrin is also a toxin obtained by the plant Abrus.
  • Concanavalin A is a lectin.​
Pigments Carotenoids, Anthocyanins, etc.
Alkaloids Morphine, Codeine, etc.
Terpenoids Monoterpenes, Diterpenes etc.
Essential oils Lemon grass oil, etc.
Toxins Abrin, Ricin
Lectins Concanavalin A
Drugs Vinblastin, curcumin, etc.
Polymeric substances Rubber, gums, cellulose
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