Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: It is possible to store pollen grains of a large number of species for years in liquid nitrogen $(-196°C)$.
Statement II : Stored pollen can be used as pollen banks, similar to seed banks, in crop breeding programmes.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• It is possible to store pollen grains of a large number of species for years in liquid nitrogen $(-196°C)$.
• Such stored pollen can be used as pollen banks, similar to seed banks, in crop breeding programmes