NEET2012BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
An organic substance that can withstand environmental extremes and cannot be degraded by any enzyme is
Options
- Acuticle
- Bsporopollenin
- Clignin
- Dcellulose
Correct answer
B. sporopollenin
Step-by-step solution
Sporopollenin is a fatty substance present in the exine of pollen grains. It is resistant to microbial and chemical decomposition and can withstand the extreme environmental conditions. Due to presence of sporopollenin, pollen grains are well preserved during fossilization.