Question

Select the odd one out with respect to the pollen grains.

• A. Pollen grains are rich in nutrients
• B. It's consumption increases the performance of athletes and race horses
• C. It can be stored for years in liquid nitrogen
• D. Pollen grains possess non-sticky covering called pollen kitt

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pollen grains possess non-sticky covering called pollen kitt

Pollens of some species are rich in nutrient. Hence, they are used as nutrient supplements, syrups and tablets by atheletes, for race horses to increase efficiency.
Pollens of some species having shorter life span can be stored for years in liquid $N_2$ at $-{196}^{o}C$ in pollen banks.
Pollen kitt material of pollens is sticky and attractive to facilitate pollination.