NEET Botany Pollen Viability MCQ Question
In some cereals like rice and wheat, pollen grains remain viable for __ P __ but in some members of Rosaceae, Leguminosae and Solanaceae, pollen viability is maintained for several __ Q __. P and Q respectively are
30 seconds, years
2 months, years
30 hours, months
30 minutes, months
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In cereals like rice and wheat, pollen grains remain viable for about 30 minutes, while in some other families, viability can last for months.
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