In some members of which of the following pairs of families, pollen grains retain their viability for months after release?
- Rosaceae : Leguminosae
- Poaceae : Rosaceae
- Poaceae : Leguminosae
- Poaceae : Solanaceae
Answer
(1) Rosaceae : Leguminosae
Solution
As per NCERT, in some cereals such as rice and wheat (Poaceae), pollen grains lose viability within 30 minutes of release, whereas in some members of Rosaceae, Leguminosae and Solanaceae they maintain viability for months.
Every option containing Poaceae is ruled out ⇒ Rosaceae : Leguminosae.
Answer: (1)