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Most resistance biological material is
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An organic substance that can withstand enviornmental extremes and cannot be degraded by any enzyme is

A

cuticle

B

sporopollenin

C

lignin

D

cellulose

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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 the presence of sporopollenin, pollen grains are well preserved during fossilisation.
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