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Multiple Choice
The pollen tube releases two sperm cells into the embryo sac. The result of this is the __________.
A
union of the two sperm nuclei, forming a zygote
B
union of one sperm nucleus with the egg nucleus and the disintegration of the other sperm nucleus
C
fusion of both sperm nuclei with the egg nucleus and the formation of a triploid zygote
D
formation of a gametophyte
E
union of one sperm nucleus with the egg nucleus and of the other sperm nucleus with two nuclei of the central cell, forming a triploid nucleus called the endosperm
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand the process of double fertilization in flowering plants, where two sperm cells are involved.
Recognize that one sperm cell fuses with the egg cell to form a diploid zygote, which will develop into the embryo.
Identify that the second sperm cell fuses with two polar nuclei in the central cell of the embryo sac, forming a triploid cell.
This triploid cell develops into the endosperm, which provides nourishment to the developing embryo.
Conclude that the correct answer involves the union of one sperm nucleus with the egg nucleus and the other sperm nucleus with two nuclei of the central cell, forming the triploid endosperm.