Which of the following statements BEST explains why double fertilization is advantageous for angiosperms?
It ensures the formation of a triploid endosperm, which is more resistant to pathogens.
It allows for the production of both seeds and fruits, enhancing dispersal.
It synchronizes endosperm development with embryo development, preventing wasted resources if fertilization fails.
It eliminates the need for separate male and female gametophytes.
Related Questions
Which of the following plant groups exhibits double fertilization?
Flowering plants
Conifers
Mosses
Ferns
What is the ploidy level of the endosperm formed as a result of double fertilization?
n
2n
3n
4n
In double fertilization, one sperm fuses with the egg cell, and the other sperm fuses with:
Polar nuclei
Antipodal cells
Synergids
Egg cell
The product of the fusion of a sperm with the polar nuclei during double fertilization is called:
Endosperm
Zygote
Embryo
Seed coat
During double fertilization in angiosperms, one sperm fuses with the egg cell, and the other sperm fuses with:
Synergids
Antipodal cells
Central cell
Integuments
