BROOKER BIOLOGY
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Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Chapter 57.2, Problem 2CS
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To describe: The species of plant that produces alkaloid capsaicin.
Introduction: Alkaloids are the secondary plant metabolites, which have no further use in plants. The alkaloids play a vital role in defense of plant. All plants produce secondary metabolites which are harmful to animals. Some secondary metabolites have industrial applications.
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BROOKER BIOLOGY
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