NEET BIOLOGY

REPRODUCTION

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Intine is made of
A
Sporopollenin
B
Pecto-cellulose
C
Silica & cellulose
D
Only cellulose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct option is ‘Pectocellulose-sporopollenin respectively’.

Detailed explanation-2: -The intine, or inner layer, consists primarily of cellulose and pectins. The exine, or outer layer, is composed of a highly decay-resistant chemical called sporopollenin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Pectocellulose is a special form of cellulose that is found in fibers – flax fiber and in the stem of the family Gramineae. > Option B: Lignocellulose is found in lignified tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -The inner wall of the pollen grain is called the intine . It is thin and continuous layer made up of cellulose and pectin. So, the correct answer is “Intine."

Detailed explanation-5: -(c) Intine of pollen grains is made up of cellulose and pectin.

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