What is secondary metabolism ?
What is secondary metabolism ?
Secondary metabolism is a term for pathways and small molecule products of metabolism that are not absolutely required for the survival of the organism.
It is also called as specialised metabolism.
It also facilitates primary metabolism.
Examples of the products include antibiotics and pigments.
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