MP Board Class 12 Biology — In angiosperms, a typical fema

MP Board · Class 12 · Biology · Sexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsIn angiosperms, a typical female gametophyte (embryo sac) at maturity is:

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A typical mature angiospermic embryo sac is 7-celled and 8-nucleated. It consists of a three-celled egg apparatus at the micropylar end, three antipodal cells at the chalazal end, and a central cell containing two polar nuclei which fuse to form a secondary nucleus.

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Option : 8-celled and 7-nucleated

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Option 1: 7-celled and 8-nucleated (Correct Answer)

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Option 2: 8-celled and 8-nucleated

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Option 3: 7-celled and 7-nucleated

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