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Filiform apparatus is a feature of

A

aleurone cell

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B

synergids

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generative cell

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central cell

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Solution

The correct option is B synergids
The synergids have a special thickening at the micropylar end called filiform apparatus which is responsible for guiding the pollen tubes into the synergids.

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