01 Which cells constitute the egg apparatus at the micropylar end of the embryo sac?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. One egg cell and two synergids
Explanation: The governing concept is the polarity and cellular organisation of an angiosperm embryo sac. At the micropylar end, the egg apparatus consists of one egg cell and two synergids, so option A is correct. Synergids help attract and receive the pollen tube and male gametes. Three antipodal cells occur at the chalazal end, the central cell occupies the middle, and megaspores are an earlier developmental stage.