NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 20
Question: Which of the following has proved helpful in preserving pollen as fossils? [NEET - 2018]
Options:
A) Oil content
B) Cellulosic intine
C) Pollenkitt
D) Sporopollenin
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- poropollenin cannot be degraded by enzyme; strong acids and alkali, therefore it is helpful in preserving pollen as fossil. Pollenkitt - Help in insect pollination. Cellulosic Intine - Inner sporoderm layer of pollen grain known as intine made up cellulose & pectin. Oil content - No role is pollen preservation.
