Which of the following has proved helpful in preserving pollen as fossils ?

Options

A. Oil content
B. Cellulosic intine
C. Pollenkitt
D. Sporopollenin

Answer

D

Explanation

Sporopollenin cannot be degraded by enzyme, strong acids and alkali, therefore it is helpful in preserving pollen as fossil.
Pollenkitt – Help in insect pollination. Cellulosic Intine – Inner sporoderm layer of pollen grain known as intine made up cellulose & pectin.
Oil content – No role is pollen preservation.