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.
