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In Biology / College | 2025-07-06

In the double fertilization of angiosperms, one sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell. With which cell type does the second sperm fuse?

A. Another egg cell
B. The polar nuclei
C. One of the synergids
D. One of the antipodal cells

Asked by jjfox611

Answer (2)

In double fertilization, one sperm fertilizes the egg cell, while the second sperm fuses with the polar nuclei to form the endosperm. This process is crucial for the development of seeds in angiosperms. Therefore, the answer is the polar nuclei. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

In double fertilization, one sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell while the second sperm cell fuses with the polar nuclei to form the endosperm. This process is essential for providing nutrients to the developing seed. Therefore, the correct answer is the polar nuclei.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-12

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