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An organic substance that can withstand environmental extremes and cannot be

An organic substance that can withstand environmental extremes and cannot be degraded by any enzyme is:

Options

(a) Cuticle
(b) Sporopollenin
(c) Lignin
(d) Cellulose

Correct Answer:

Sporopollenin

Explanation:

Sporopollenin is fatty substance present in pollen wall and provides resistance against extreme condition like high temperature, acid, bases.

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