Question

What is the "pollenkitt" found on the pollen grains of many insect-pollinated plants?

Options

• A hard protective shell

• A yellowish, sticky, oily substance

• A specialized nutrient cell

• A type of reproductive hormone

Answer 1

A yellowish, sticky, oily substance

Explanation:

Pollenkitt is a sticky, oily coating on the exine. It helps the pollen stick to insects and protects it from UV radiation.