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Outer wall/ exine of pollen grain is formed of.

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Cellulose

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Pectocellulose

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Lignin

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Sporopollenin

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Solution

The correct option is D Sporopollenin
Sporopollenin is hardest organic substance and it made up of fatty acid or carotenids it is present in outer wall of pollen grain
Therefore current option is D.

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