Question

Pollen tablets are available in the market for
A. In vitro fertilization
B. Breeding programs
C. Supplementing food
D. Ex situ conservation

Answer 1

Hint: Pollen tablets are considered as an important element for weight enhancement and for the inhibition of some respiratory infections. Products obtained from pollen grains are available in many forms (such as syrups and tablets), pollen tablets are one such form.

Complete answer:
Pollen grains are supposed to be rich in nutrients, as in protein 7-26 %, carbohydrates 24-48%, fats 0.9-14.5%. They are available in form of tablets or syrups for improvement and maintenance of health. They also enhance performance of sportspersons and of horses used for race.
Pollen tablets are one of nature's totally nutritious foods that contain almost all nutrients essential for humans. They contain all the vital constituents of life, such as they are rich in proteins, free amino acids, and vitamins (including B-complex and folic acid).
Pollen grains are male gametophytes of plants. A mature pollen grain consists of 2 cells- a vegetative cell and a generative cell. Generative cell is further developed as male gametes whereas the vegetative cell is comparatively large in size and is contained by food reserves. This is the reason that pollen grains are nutritious and used as food supplements. These are administered mostly in the form of tablets.

Thus, the correct answer is Supplementing food.

Additional information: Consumption of pollen products (pollen tablet) normalizes certain biochemical activities, and reinforces the body’s immune and physiological systems.

Note: Pollen tablets are rich in isoproteins.
The food supplements, also known as dietary supplements or nutritional supplements, deliver nutrients to the host body, which may not be consumed in sufficient quantities.