NEET2008BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsActual
Which one of the following is resistant to enzyme action?
Options
- ALeaf cuticle
- BCork
- CWood fibre
- DPollen exine
Correct answer
D. Pollen exine
Step-by-step solution
Pollen exine : It is formed of sporopollenin which is resistant to microbial, physical and chemical decomposition. Due to presence of sporopollenin, pollens can be preserved for longer period of time in fossil form. Sporopollenin is formed after the oxidative polymerisation of carotenoids.