Double fertilization is fusion of:
Correct answer: D. One male gamete with egg and other with secondary nucleus
- A. Two eggs
- B. Two eggs and polar nuclei with pollen nuclei
- C. One male gamete with egg and other with synergid
- D. One male gamete with egg and other with secondary nucleus
Explanation
Double fertilization is the simultaneous occurrence of syngamy and triple fusion. Syngamy involves fusion of one male gamete with egg cell to form zygote. The result of syngamy is zygote (2n) which ultimately develops into embryo. The second male gamete fuses with 2 polar nuclei or secondary nucleus to form triploid primary endosperm nucleus and this is called triple fusion. This primary endosperm nucleus (3n) ultimately develops into a nutritive tissue for developing embryo called endosperm
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