Question

Which of the following is not true about pollen grains?

• A. Pollen grains are used as food supplements.
• B. Pollen consumption increases the performance of athletes and race horses.
• C. Pollen grains of certain species cause allergies.
• D. Pollen grains cannot be stored artificially.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pollen grains cannot be stored artificially.

It is possible to store pollen grains artificially in liquid nitrogen for several years. They can be used in future in crop breeding programmes.

Pollen grains are rich in nutrients therefore they are used as food supplements.

It is claimed that consuming pollen increases the performance of athletes and race horses.

Pollen grains of certain species like Parthenium cause allergies.