Question

(a) Where is sporopollenin present in plants?
(b) State the sporopollenin significance with reference to its chemical nature.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sporopollenin is present in the exine of pollen grains in plants. Its significance with reference to its chemical nature are as follows: It is one of the most resistant organic substance which can withstand high temperature, strong acids and alkali. No enzyme that degrades sporopollenin is so far known.