Consider the following two statements and select the correct option. Statement I: Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people leading to acute respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, etc. Statement II: In some members of Rosaceae, Leguminoseae and Solanaceae, pollen grains lose viability within 30 minutes of their release.

Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option. Statement I: Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people leading to acute respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, etc. Statement II: In some members of Rosaceae, Leguminoseae and Solanaceae, pollen grains lose viability within 30 minutes of their release. (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

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• Pollen grains of many species cause severe allergies and bronchial afflictions in some people leading to chronic respiratory disorders-asthma, bronchitis, etc.
• In some members of Rosaceae, Leguminoseae and Solanaceae, they maintain viability for months.
• In some cereals such as rice and wheat, pollen grains lose viability within

30

minutes of their release.