Q.

Angiospermic plants are characterised by
   I. double fertilisation
   II. triploid endosperm
   III. Diploid endosperm
Choose the correct option from the following regarding above statements

A

I and II are correct 

B

I and III are correct

C

II and III are correct 

D

I, II and III are correct


A.

(a) Double fertilisation is characteristic feature of angiosperms. It was discovered by SG Nawaschin in 1898. In double fertilisation, one male gamete fused with ovum to form diploid zygote and the second male gamete fused with diploid secondary nucleus to form the triploid primary endosperm nucleus, which develops into endosperm. The endosperm provides, nutrition to the developing embryo.

 



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