Q8 / 200 · NEET 2024 (Re-NEET) · Botany

Pollen grains remain preserved as fossils due to the presence of :

  • A
    Epidermal layer
  • B
    Tapetum
  • Correct answer
    C
    Exine layer
  • D
    Intine layer

Solution

Pollen grains are well-preserved as fossils because of the presence of sporopollenin, which is found in the outer layer of pollen, i.e., exine.

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

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