CBSE · Class 12 · Biology · Sexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsWhich of the following is resistant to biological and chemical degradation?
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Sporopollenin is one of the most resistant organic materials known. It can withstand high temperatures, strong acids, and alkali, and no enzyme that degrades it is known.
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Option : Cellulose
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Option 1: Pectin
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Option 2: Sporopollenin (Correct Answer)
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Option 3: Lignin
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