Biology · BIOMOLECULES

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Primary metabolites have identifiable functions and play known roles in normal physiological processes of the host organism. Statement II: All secondary metabolites are strictly waste products with no ecological importance or utility to humans. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.