AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Pollen grains are able to withstand extremes of temperature and dessication because their exine is composed of:

    A)  cutin                    

    B)        suberin                               

    C)       sporopollenin   

    D)        callose

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Exine of pollen grains is made up of highly resistant substance the sporopollenin Cutin is a heterogenous polymer. It is formed by ester bonds between hydroxyl groups and carboxyl groups of fatty acids. It forms component with waxes and pectin polysaccharides of plant cuticles. Suberin is a complex mixture of fatty acid oxidation and condensation products and occurs in the walls of cork and most endodermal cells. Suberized cell wall becomes impermeable to water. Callose is a branched polysaccharide. It is formed due to injury and may be deposited. So, that the activity of cell impaired or Finished


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