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Where is sporopollenin present in plants?

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11 Years agoGrade 12
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Sporopollenin is present in exine of pollen grains in plants. It is one of the most resistant organic substances and can withstand high temperature, strong acids and alkali. No enzyme that degrades sporopollenin is so far known. This sporopollenin helps the pollen grain to be well preserved.