AIIMS2003Botany-Reproduction in Flowering Plants

AIIMS 2003 Botany Pollen Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Pollen grains are able to withstand extremes of temperature and desiccation because their exine is composed of:

A

cutin

B

suberin

C

sporopollenin

D

callose.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Exine is outer layer of pollen grain which is acetolysis resistant layer.

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