NEET2014BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
Pollen tablets are available in the market for:
Options
- Ain-vitro fertilization
- BBreeding program
- CSupplementing food
- Dex-situ conservation
Correct answer
C. Supplementing food
Step-by-step solution
The pollen grains are rich in nutrients (proteins-7 to 26%, carbohydrates-24-48%, fats-0.9 to 14.5%) and hence can be taken as tablets or syrups to improve health, enhance performance of athletes and race horses.