Question

Which part of the pollen causes pollen allergy?

• A. Exine
• B. Intine
• C. Pollen cytoplasm
• D. Both $1$ and $2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Pollen cytoplasm

Answer 2

Pollen allergy is an allergy caused when contacted with specific pollens. Allergens in the pollen are concentrated in the cytoplasm. When allergens from an inhaled pollen grain are released and bind with antibodies they produce a number of symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes and swelling around the eyes.