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An organic substance that can withstand environmental extremes and cannot be degraded by any enzyme is:

  1. A
    Cellulose
  2. B
    Cuticle
  3. C
    Sporopollenin
  4. D
    Lignin

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The exine (outer layer) of pollen grains is made of Sporopollenin. It is one of the most resistant organic materials known. It can withstand high temperatures, strong acids, and alkalis. No enzyme that degrades sporopollenin is so far known.

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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

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