Arabidopsis plants with a mutation in the flp1 gene produce pollen grains that have a smooth surface and are easily damaged.Disruption of what process likely causes this phenotype?

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Sporopollenin is a major component of the pollen wall and helps protect it from damage. A mutation in flp1 gene likely disrupts the deposition of sporopollenin, resulting in smooth-surfaced, easily damaged pollen grains.

Arabidopsis Plants with a Mutation in the Flp1 Gene Produce