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BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsPre-fertilisation Structures and EventsEasy2 minPYQ_2008
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Which one of the following is resistant to enzyme action?NEET 2008 (Mains)

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D
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.

Stream:NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Sexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsSubtopic:Pre-fertilisation Structures and Events
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