Question

Pollen tablets available in the market are for

• A. Supplementary food
• B. Breeding programme
• C. In vitro fertilisation
• D. Ex situ conservation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Supplementary food

Pollen tablets

• Pollen tablets are nutritious food rich in many essential nutrients.
• Pollen grains are rich in proteins, free amino acids, vitamins etc.
• Products obtained from pollen grains are available in many forms (such as syrups and tablets).
• Thus pollen tablets are used as supplementary foods.