In flowering plants, which structure is formed immediately after syngamy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Zygote
Syngamy is the fusion of a male gamete with the egg cell, and its immediate product is the diploid zygote. The zygote later undergoes divisions and differentiates into an embryo. Endosperm begins after triple fusion involving the second male gamete and polar nuclei. Pollen grains are formed earlier in the anther, so they cannot be the product of syngamy.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Zygote
Why is this the correct answer?
Syngamy is the fusion of a male gamete with the egg cell, and its immediate product is the diploid zygote. The zygote later undergoes divisions and differentiates into an embryo. Endosperm begins after triple fusion involving the second male gamete and polar nuclei. Pollen grains are formed earlier in the anther, so they cannot be the product of syngamy.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Biology question. Chapter: Morphology of Flowering Plants. Topic: flowers.
