Question
Biology Question on Fossil
Pollen grains remain preserved as fossils due to the presence of
A
Epidermal layer
B
Tapetum
C
Exine layer
D
Intine layer
Answer
Exine layer
Explanation
Solution
Pollen grains are preserved as fossils due to the presence of the exine layer, which is made up of sporopollenin. Sporopollenin is a highly resistant polymer that protects the pollen grain from degradation.