Question

In some members of which of the following pairs of families, pollen grains retain their viability for months after release?

• A. Rosaceae ; Leguminosae
• B. Poaceae ; Leguminosae
• C. Poaceae ; Solanaceae
• D. Poaceae ; Rosaceae

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Rosaceae ; Leguminosae

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Due to sporopollenin, pollen grains in some Rosaceae, Leguminosae, and Solanaceae families can survive for up to a month.
2. Pollen viability refers to the pollen's capacity to perform its function of delivering male gametes to the embryo sac.
3. These practical properties of pollen following release from the anther differ greatly from species to species, and their exceptionality is determined by their vitality.
4. Pollen viability is a measure of how long it lasts and how vigorous it is.
5. The length of time pollen grains may survive is highly variable and, to some extent, dependent on the dominant temperature and humidity.
   

Explanation for incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Poaceae, originally Gramineae, is a monocotyledonous flowering plant family belonging to the order Poales.
2. Pollen viability refers to how long pollen grains have the ability to germinate after landing on the stigma.
3. It is quite variable and is influenced by the current temperature and humidity.
4. In rice and wheat, it takes 30 minutes.

Option C:

1. Poaceae, originally Gramineae, is a monocotyledonous flowering plant family belonging to the order Poales.
2. Pollen viability refers to how long pollen grains have the ability to germinate after landing on the stigma.
3. It is quite variable and is influenced by the current temperature and humidity.
4. In rice and wheat, it takes 30 minutes.
5. Flowering plants belong to the Solanaceae family, sometimes known as the nightshades.
6. Due to sporopollenin, pollen grains from some Rosaceae, Leguminosae, and Solanaceae plants remain viable for a month.
7. A few months in the Leguminosae, Rosaceae, and Solanaceae families
   

Option D:

1. Pollen grains in dicot groups including Solanaceae, Rosaceae, and Leguminosae are viable for months after they are released.
2. Pollen viability refers to how long pollen grains have the ability to germinate after landing on the stigma.
3. The rose family, or Rosaceae, is a sizable family of flowering plants.
4. The original genus Rosa is where the name came from.
5. A few months in the Leguminosae, Rosaceae, and Solanaceae families
   

Final answer: Pollen grains in several plant groups, such as the Solanaceae, Rosaceae, and Leguminosae, are viable for several months. The right pair is Rosaceae; Leguminosae