In double fertilization

Biology Plant Kingdom Bryophytes Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 14, 2026

one male gamete fuses with the antipodal, while the other fuses with the diploid nucleus and

one male gamete fuses with the egg and the other fuses with the secondary nucleus

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Fertilization takes place in two plants simultaneously

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In double fertilization:

• Syngamy: 1st male gamete + Egg cell → Zygote (2n).

• Triple Fusion: 2nd male gamete + Secondary nucleus (2n) → PEN (3n).

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