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Primary metabolite

All metabolites involved in growth

All metabolites involved in growth

A primary metabolite is a kind of metabolite that is directly involved in normal growth, development, and reproduction. It usually performs a physiological function in the organism (i.e. an intrinsic function). A primary metabolite is typically present in many organisms or cells. It is also referred to as a central metabolite, which has an even more restricted meaning (present in any autonomously growing cell or organism). Some common examples of primary metabolites include:

ClassExample
AlcoholsEthanol, prenol
Amino acidsGlutamic acid, aspartic acid
NucleotidesGuanosine monophosphate
AntioxidantsErythorbic acid
Organic acidsAcetic acid, lactic acid
PolyolsGlycerol
VitaminsRiboflavin, biotin

Plant growth regulators may be classified as both primary and secondary metabolites due to their role in plant growth and development. Some of them are intermediates between primary and secondary metabolism.

References

References

  1. "Plant Physiology{{!}}Digital Textbook Library".
  2. (2010). "Growth regulators and essential oil production". Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology.
  3. (2015-07-02). "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants". John Wiley & Sons.
  4. (2012). "Herbivores, their interactions with secondary plant metabolites. Volume II, Ecological and evolutionary processes". Academic Press.
  5. (2012-12-06). "Plant Secondary Metabolism". Springer Science & Business Media.
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