Question

Pick the correct option for the statements given below.
Statement $1$ - Double fertilization is a characteristic feature of Gymnosperms.
Statement $2$ - In Angiosperms, the endosperm is haploid.

• A. Both statements are correct.
• B. Both statements are incorrect.
• C. Statement $1$ is correct but statement $2$ is incorrect.
• D. Statement $1$ is incorrect but statement $2$ is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both statements are incorrect.

Double fertilization occurs in the embryo sac of Angiosperms where two male gametes are released. One of the male gametes fuses with the egg nucleus while the other fuses with the secondary endosperm nuclei to form the triploid Primary Endosperm Nucleus (PEN). Hence, double fertilization is a characteristic feature of Angiosperms and haploid endosperm is found in Gymnosperms.

So, the correct answer is ' Both statements are incorrect.'