NEETBotany-Plant Reproduction
NEET Botany Pollen Structure Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Consider the following statements.
(A) Pollen grains are well-preserved as fossils because of the presence of sporopollenin.
(B) Intine in pollen grain is a thin and continuous layer made up of cellulose and pectin.
Choose the correct option.
A
Only statement A is incorrect
B
Only statement B is incorrect
C
Both the statements are incorrect
D
Both the statements are correct
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are correct: sporopollenin is a tough substance that preserves pollen grains, and intine is indeed composed of cellulose and pectin.
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