Which of the following statements about sporopollenin is wrong?

Exine is formed of sporopollenin

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Sporopollenin is not degraded by any known enzyme

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Sporopollenin occurs in the area of germ pores only

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Sporopollenin is most resistant organic material

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Solution

The correct option is C Sporopollenin occurs in the area of germ pores only
Sporopollenin is a major component of the tough outer walls called as exines. It is the most resistant organic material present on the Earth. It protect the pollen grains from external environment and help them in surviving during harsh conditions like high temperature, heavy rainfall, etc. Germ pores are the openings present in the exine layer where sporopollenin is absent.

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