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BOT 102 PLANT LIFE CYCLE, DURATION OF LIFE OF PLANTS, AND GROWTH FORMS OF PLANTS Objective Question
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In flowering plants, double fertilization is a unique process. What are the two main structures formed as a result of double fertilization?
Options
A Two zygotes
B Zygote and endosperm
Correct Answer
C Two embryos
D Zygote and seed coat
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 5, under 'Step 3: Fertilization', states: 'In flowering plants, double fertilization occurs: One sperm + egg 'n Zygote; Second sperm + polar nuclei 'n Endosperm'. Thus, a zygote and an endosperm are formed.

Hint

Remember that two distinct fusion events occur during double fertilization in angiosperms.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: PLANT LIFE CYCLE, DURATION OF LIFE OF PLANTS, AND GROWTH FORMS OF PLANTS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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