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Agriculture · Q484

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 484

Q484

Fusion of the male gamete and polar nucleus results in the formation of

A.
Endosperm
Answer
B.
Embryo
C.
Saprophyte
D.
Zygote

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Fusion of the male gamete and polar nucleus results in the formation of the Endosperm.
The endosperm is a tissue produced inside the seeds of most flowering plants following double fertilization.
It is triploid (meaning three chromosome sets per nucleus) in most species, which may be auxin-driven.
It surrounds the embryo and provides nutrition in the form of starch, though it can also contain oils and protein. This can make endosperm a source of nutrition in animal diets.