Question

Pollen tablets are available in the market for:

• A. Breeding programs
• B. In vitro fertilization
• C. Ex-situ conservation
• D. Supplementing food

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Supplementing food

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Pollen tablets are used as a supplement to food.
2. Pollen grains are rich in nutrients.
3. These tablets are deemed to enhance the performance of athletes and racehorses.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Pollen tablets are not used for breeding programs.
2. Pollen grains however are stored by cryopreservation for breeding programs.

Option B:

Pollen tablets are not used for in vitro fertilization.

Option C:

Pollen tablets are not used for ex-situ conservation.

Final answer: Pollen tablets are available in the market for supplementing food.