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The endosperm of an angiospermic plant is:
The endosperm of an angiospermic plant is:
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Remember: The endosperm of flowering plants is triploid (3n), formed by the fusion of one male gamete with two polar nuclei.
Updated On: Mar 7, 2025
- Haploid
- Diploid
- Triploid
- Polyploid
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The Correct Option is C
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In angiosperms, the endosperm is formed through double fertilization. One sperm nucleus fertilizes the egg to form the zygote (diploid), while the other fuses with the two polar nuclei, forming a triploid (3n) endosperm, which nourishes the embryo.
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