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sporopollenin [¦spȯr·ō′päl·ə·nən] (biochemistry) A substance related to suberin and cutin but more resistant to decay that is found in the exine of pollen grains. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The protective pigment, called sporopollenin, and several of its long-lived breakdown products absorb a specific wave-length of ultraviolet radiation, says Lomax. |
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