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4. Q4. Assertion: concanavalin A is a primary metabolite. Reason: concanavalin A is a lectin. Are they true?

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   The assertion is false and the reason is true: concanavalin A is a lectin, and NCERT lists lectins among secondary metabolites (Table 9.3, page 108).

5. Q5. Name the two kinds of terpenoides and the two alkaloids in NCERT Table 9.3.

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   Monoterpenes and diterpenes; morphine and codeine (NCERT page 108).

6. Q6. Which two toxins does NCERT list?

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   Abrin and ricin (NCERT Table 9.3, page 108).