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What are the classifications of secondary metabolites?

What are the classifications of secondary metabolites? Correct Answer Terpenes, phenolic compounds

The secondary metabolites are classified into terpenes, alkaloids and phenolic compounds. Terpenes are derived from isopenteyl diphosphate. Alkaloids are derived from amino acids. Phenolic compounds are the flavonoids.

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