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Question
State the sporopollenin significance with reference to its chemical nature.
Solution
It is one of the most resistant organic substances and can withstand high temperature, strong acids and alkali. No enzyme that degrades sporopollenin is so far known. This sporopollenin helps the pollen grain to be well preserved.
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