Investigation of secondary metabolites in plants

Secondary metabolites are compounds found in higher plants that are not involved in the major metabolic pathways. An experiment investigating secondary metabolites in plants is featured. The experiment illustrates the multitude and complexity of the chemical components found in plants.

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 2001-09, Vol.78 (9), p.1234
Main Authors: Cannon, Jonathan, Du, Li, Wood, Steven G, Owen, Noel L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemicals
Curricula
Experiments
Flowers & plants
Metabolites
Organic chemistry
Science education
Secondary metabolites
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Summary:Secondary metabolites are compounds found in higher plants that are not involved in the major metabolic pathways. An experiment investigating secondary metabolites in plants is featured. The experiment illustrates the multitude and complexity of the chemical components found in plants.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328