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:
- Sporopollenin is a highly durable and chemically inert biopolymer found in the outer layer of pollen grains, known as the exine. It is resistant to decay and degradation, which makes it highly effective in preserving pollen as fossils over long geological periods.
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