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An organic substance that can withstand environmental extremes and cannot be degraded by any enzyme is
A
Cellulose
B
Cuticle
C
Sporopollenin
D
Lignin
Detailed Solution
The exine of the pollen grain is made of sporopollenin, one of the most resistant organic materials known.
It withstands high temperature, strong acids and alkali, and no enzyme that degrades it is known so far.
That is why pollen grains are well preserved as fossils.
It withstands high temperature, strong acids and alkali, and no enzyme that degrades it is known so far.
That is why pollen grains are well preserved as fossils.