Class CBSE Class 12 Biology Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Q #1856
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1 Marks 2016 MCQ SINGLE
Central cell of embryosac is:
(A) primary nucleus
(B) secondary nucleus
(C) synergid
(D) both (a) and (b)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
The central cell of embryosac is called as secondary nucleus. This nucleus fuses with second male gamete during fertilization to from triploidy primary endosperm nucleus (PEN), that give rise to endosperm of seed.
Thus (b) is correct option.