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NEET Previous Year Question

$What is the fate of the male gametes discharged in the synergid?$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $One fuses with the egg, other(s) degenerate(s) in the synergid.$
B $All fuse with the egg.$
C $One fuses with the egg, other(s) fuse(s) with synergid nucleus.$
D $One fuses with the egg and other fuses with central cell nuclei$

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) One male gamete forms zygote (syngamy) with egg, and the other fuses with polar nuclei to form endosperm (triple fusion).

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