The document discusses several classes of secondary metabolites found in plants, including their biosynthetic pathways, chemical properties, classification, and examples. It describes alkaloids derived from amino acids, terpenoids formed from the acetate pathway, glycosides containing a glycone and aglycone, polyketides from acetate precursors, and phenylpropanoids and phenolic compounds from the shikimic acid pathway such as lignans, flavonoids, coumarins, and tannins. Specific secondary metabolites are highlighted for each class with their sources and therapeutic uses.