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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

Double fertilization occurs in: a. Schizophyta b. Sporophyta c. Bryophyta d. Spermatophyta
Options
A Schizophyta
B Sporophyta
C Bryophyta
D Spermatophyta
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Double fertilization is a characteristic process unique to flowering plants (angiosperms), which belong to the division Spermatophyta (seed plants). It involves one sperm fusing with the egg to form the zygote, and another sperm fusing with two polar nuclei to form the triploid endosperm.

Hint

This process is unique to the group of plants that produce flowers and seeds.

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