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BOT 102 Practice Questions BOT 102 - 2 Objective Question

Question

Fusion of the second sperm with the two polar nuclei forms the triploid _______ which nourishes the developing embryo.
Options
A zygote
B embryo
C endosperm
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D cotyledon
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fusion of the second sperm with the two polar nuclei forms the triploid endosperm, which nourishes the developing embryo.

Hint

Endosperm is a nutritive tissue.

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