Preferred Term:
secondary metabolites
Definition:
Chemicals synthesized by organisms that do not appear to have a direct role in the organism's growth. Many are used in foods, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial applications.
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17502
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