Question:

Which part of the pollen causes pollen allergy?

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • Exine
  • Intine
  • Pollen cytoplasm
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Pollen allergy is an allergy caused when contacted with specific pollens. Allergens in the pollen are concentrated in the cytoplasm. When allergens from an inhaled pollen grain are released and bind with antibodies they produce a number of symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes and swelling around the eyes.
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Concepts Used:

Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants takes place or happens when the production of a new organism occurs from two parents by making use of their gametes or sex cells. Both sexual and asexual reproduction can be found in plants. Nearly all flowering plants reproduce sexually. Flowers play a captious role in the process as it carries both the male and female reproductive parts commonly known as androecium and gynoecium respectively.

An individual flower comprises the following parts - 

  • Pedicle
  • Calyx
  • Petals
  • Sepals
  • Stamen
  • Pistil
  • Receptacle