The Living World Question 1

1. Which of the following has proved helpful in preserving pollen as fossils?

(a) Pollenkitt

(b) Cellulosic intine

(c) Sporopollenin

(d) Oil content

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) Sporopollenin cannot be degraded by enzyme; strong acids and alkali, therefore it is helpful in preserving pollen as fossil.