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What is the significance of sporopollenin in bryophytes?

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Sporopollenin is one of the most inert biological polymers. It is the outer covering or  protective wall of plants and pollen grains. Now, example of bryophytes are mosses, hornworts, and liverworts. As they do not have vascular tissues, sporopollenin serves as their protection. 
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