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what is the relationship between primary and secondary metabolite?

Primary Metabolite :

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. A primary metabolite is typically present in many organism or cell.

Secondary Metabolite :

Secondary metabolites are organic compounds that are not directly involved in the normal growth, development, or reproduction of an organism