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One of the most resistant known biological material is

a)

Lignin

b)

Hemicellulose

c)

sporopollenin

d)

Lignocellulose



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One of the most resistant known biological material is

a)

Lignin

b)

Hemicellulose

c)

sporopollenin

d)

Lignocellulose

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

Sporopollenin is the most resistant known biological material, found in the exine of pollen grains. It is resistant to chemical and microbial decomposition. Due to it, the pollen grains are well preserved during fossilization.

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