Understanding Plant Development - GRE Subject Test: Biology
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Question
Double fertilization in angiosperms results in a __________ zygote and a triploid __________.
Double fertilization in angiosperms results in a __________ zygote and a triploid __________.
Answer
Double fertilization is the process by which two sperm cells are introduced to the ovule. One sperm (
) fertilizes the egg (
), creating a zygote(
). The other sperm combines with the two polar nuclei (
), forming the endosperm (
) that will nourish the embryo.
Double fertilization is the process by which two sperm cells are introduced to the ovule. One sperm (
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