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Why are pollen grains well preserved as fossils?
AAbundant starch reserves
BPresence of sporopollenin
CPresence of cellulose
DDense tapetal coating
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Presence of sporopollenin
The exine's sporopollenin resists heat, acids and enzymes, so pollen survives for ages in rocks.
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