Question

Endosperm is formed during the double fertilization by:

• A. Two polar nuclei & one male gamete
• B. One polar nuclei & one male gamete
• C. Ovum and male gamete
• D. Two polar nuclei & two male gametes

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Two polar nuclei & one male gamete

Answer 2

Double fertilization is a characteristic event observed in angiosperms, wherein both the embryo and the endosperm are formed simultaneously. In this process, a male gamete combines with two polar nuclei, giving rise to a triploid nucleus, which subsequently matures to create the endosperm.

So, the correct option is (A): Two polar nuclei & one male gamete