Double Fertilization Flashcards
1
Q
syngamy
A
fusion of cells
2
Q
how many male gametes enter the ovary
A
2
3
Q
what happens to the other male gamete
A
fuses with polar nuclei to form primary endosperm nucleus
4
Q
ploidy of primary endosperm nucleus
A
3n
5
Q
process of formation of primary endosperm nucleus
A
triple fusion
6
Q
double fertilization
A
syngamy + triple fusion
7
Q
what does the central cell and the zygote develop into
A
central cell- primary endosperm cell
zygote-embryo
