Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true regarding the mechanism of nucleophilic substitution reactions in organic chemistry?
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Which of the following is not a chemical defense mechanism in organic chemistry?
A
Production of alkaloids
B
Enzymatic detoxification
C
Photosynthesis
D
Formation of toxic secondary metabolites
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Understand the concept of chemical defense mechanisms in organic chemistry. These are strategies used by organisms to protect themselves from predators, pathogens, or competition by producing chemical substances.
Recognize that alkaloids are a class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. They are often used by plants as a defense mechanism against herbivores and pathogens.
Identify that enzymatic detoxification involves the use of enzymes to neutralize or eliminate toxic substances, which is a common defense mechanism in organisms to protect against harmful chemicals.
Learn that the formation of toxic secondary metabolites refers to the production of compounds that are not directly involved in the normal growth, development, or reproduction of an organism, but serve as a defense mechanism against predators or pathogens.
Understand that photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose. It is not a defense mechanism but rather a means of energy production.
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