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One of the most resistant biological mat...

One of the most resistant biological material present in the exine of pollen grain is

A

pectocellulose

B

sporopollenin

C

suberin

D

cellulose

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The correct Answer is:
B
Outer layer (exine) of pollen grain is made of a highly resistant substance called sporopollenin. Sporopollenin is not degraded by any enzyme. It is not affected by high temperature, strong acid or strong alkali. Because of sporopollenin, pollen grains are well preserved as fossils.
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