Which one of the following statements is not true?

Which one of the following statements is not true?
A Pollen grains are rich in nutrients, and they are used in the form of tablets and syrups
B Pollen grains of some plants cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people
C The flowers pollinated by flies and bats secrete foul odour to attract them
D Honey is made by bees by digesting pollen collected from flowers

Detailed Solution

Honey is made from flower nectar, not by digesting pollen; it consists of sugars, minerals, enzymes and water.
So the statement about honey is not true.

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