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The outer hard layer of the pollen grain comprises of

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The outer hard layer of the pollen grain comprises of
  1. Sporopollenin
  2. Chitin
  3. Pectin
  4. Silica

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Correct answer: A - Sporopollenin
The tough outer wall (exine) of pollen grains is made of sporopollenin, one of the most resistant biopolymers, which is why pollen survives as trace evidence.

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