AIIMS2013Botany-Plant Anatomy

AIIMS 2013 Botany Pollen Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Sporopollenin is a constituent of pollen exine. It can be degraded by the action of

A

enzymes

B

high temperature

C

strong acids

D

cannot be degraded.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The outer layer of pollen grain is called exine. It is thick and smooth and cuticularised.

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