Asked by Kevin Tarpeh on May 07, 2024
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In double fertilization, one sperm fuses with the egg, and the other sperm fuses with the two antipodal nuclei.
Double Fertilization
A unique process in flowering plants where one sperm fertilizes the egg forming a zygote, and another sperm fertilizes two nuclei to form endosperm.
Antipodal Nuclei
Cells located at the opposite end of the embryo sac in flowering plants, often playing a role in nourishment and development of the embryo but undergoing degeneration in many species.
- Acquire knowledge about the mechanism of double fertilization and why it is crucial for the reproduction of flowering plants.
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Marianne Osei-AduMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
In double fertilization, one sperm fuses with the egg to form the zygote, and the other sperm fuses with two polar nuclei (not antipodal nuclei) in the central cell to form the triploid endosperm.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the mechanism of double fertilization and why it is crucial for the reproduction of flowering plants.