Q38 / 200 · NEET 2023 (Manipur) · Botany

In which of the following sets of families, the pollen grains are viable for months?

  • A
    Rosaceae, Liliaceae and Poaceae
  • Correct answer
    B
    Leguminosae, Solanaceae and Rosaceae
  • C
    Solanaceae, Poaceae and Liliaceae
  • D
    Brassicaceae, Liliaceae and Poaceae

Solution

In some members of Rosaceae, Solanaceae, Leguminosae pollen maintain viability for months. In some cereals like rice and wheat belonging to Poaceae family to pollen loose viability within 30 minutes of their release.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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