Question

Antipodal nuclei in a typical angiospermic embryo sac is found

• A. Towards micropylar end.
• B. In the middle (polar) region.
• C. Towards chalazal end.
• D. On the lateral sides.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Towards chalazal end.

Antipodal cells are haploid in nature. These three haploid cells in the mature embryo sac of flowering plants that are situated at the chalazal region. Synergid cells are situated at the micropyle region adjacent to the egg cell. Synergid cells play an essential role in pollen tube guidance and function.

So the correct answer is C.