Question

In order to check the purity of honey and its source, pollen grains are being studied in a sample of honey. Such a study is called as
A. Palynology
B. Aeropalynology
C. Melittopalynology
D. Latro Palynology

Answer 1

Hint: Palynology is the study of dust or particles that are scattered. Aeropalynology, melittopalynology, and latropalinology are the branches of Palynology.The term palynology was coined by Hyde and Williams.

Complete answer:
Melittopalinology: Melittopalynology is also referred to as Melissopalynology.
Melittopalynology is the branch of palynology that deals with the qualitative and quantitative analysis of palynotaxa of honey.
Analysis of pollen in the honey samples helps to know the plants visited by the bees for nectar and analysis of pollen in the pollen loads helps to know the pollen sources to the bees.
Pollen analysis of honey helps in detecting their adulteration and also in recognizing honeys containing pollen of poisonous plants, thus protecting the consumer against any possible allergic reactions.
Pollen analytical studies of honey and pollen loads helps in gaining reliable information on relative preference of bees for the nectar.
Aeropalynology: It is the study of pollen grains and spores that are dispersed into the air. Pollen grains and spores that are present in air may cause allergy to humans. Aeropalynology is important to discover the disease caused by pollen grains.
Latro Palynology: It is the study of pollen grains that have medical properties. It is used in criminology and medical areas.
The correct answer to this question is option (C) Melittopalynology.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Note:
Latro Palynology is the study of pollen grains or spores that are helpful in medical treatments for humans. Malittopalynology is the study of pollen grains or spores present in the honey to check its purity and source. Melissopalynology is used to combat fraud and wrong labelling of honey.