In some members of Rosaceae, Leguminosae and Solanaceae, pollen grains maintain viability for a month due to

Sporopollenin

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The correct option is A Sporopollenin
In some members of Rosaceae, Leguminosae and Solanaceae pollen grains maintain viability for a month due to sporopollenin.

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