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What are secondary compounds and what is their function? list two examples of secondary compounds.​

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Answer: list two examples of secondary compounds.

Secondary Metabolites in Plants

Class Example Compounds Some Effects and Uses

Flavonoids anthocyanin, catechin flower, leaf color; inhibit enzymes, anti- and pro-oxidants, estrogenic

Tannins gallotannin, condensed tannin bind to proteins, enzymes, block digestion, antioxidants

Lignin lignin structure, toughness, fiber

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