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State the function of filiform apparatus found in the mature embryo sac?

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A filiform apparatus is a group of finger-like projections of synergids that are mainly involved in conducting and absorbing food material from the nucleus into the embryo sac. They also secrete certain chemicals that direct the pollen tubes towards the embryo sac.

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