Question

One of the major contributors to pollen allergy is ____

(a) lawn grass

(b) carrot grass

(c) wheat grass

(d) paddy

The question was asked during an interview.

Query is from Flowering Plants Reproduction in division Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) carrot grass

For explanation: Pollen allergies are usually caused by plants that produce pollens in a large number. Because of this they might float in air as well causing them to enter respiratory tracts. Carrot grass, Parthenium are a major contributor to pollen allergies.