Question
Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants
Egg in female gametophyte is accompanied by
A
Antipodal cells
B
Synergids
C
Definitive nucleus
D
Tube nucleus
Answer
Synergids
Explanation
Solution
Fully developed embryo sac of angiosperm is 8 nucleated and 7 celled structure i.e., egg apparatus at micropylar end is having 3 cells (2 synergids + l egg cell), 3 antipodal cells at chalazal end and a central cell having two polar nuclei at centre.