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Mature polygonum type embryo sac has got

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Seven cells and eight nuclei

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Seven nuclei and eight cells

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Eight cells and eight nuclei

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Seven cells and seven nuclei

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Solution

The correct option is A Seven cells and eight nuclei
A polygonum type of embryo is 7 celled and 8 nucleate where it contains 3 antipodals, 2 synergids, one egg cell and one secondary nucleus which is binucleate.
So, the correct answer is 'seven cells and eight nuclei'

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