VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2011

  • question_answer
    Pollen grains are used in fossil study because there cell wall is composed of

    A) sporopollenin

    B)                        cellulose             

    C)        pectocellulose  

    D)        lignin

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Each pollen grain contains two-layered cell wall-the outer exine and inner intine. Exine is composed of sporopollenin, which is most resistant biological material for microbial and chemical decomposition. Due to this, pollen grains are well preserved during fossilization.


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