The endosperm cells in angiosperms are

haploid

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diploid

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triploid

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tetraploid

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Solution

The correct option is C triploid
The endosperm cells in angiosperms are triploid. Endosperm is the result of the fusion of one egg cell with the polar nuclei forming the endosperm nucleus. Most of the angiosperms have two polar nuclei so the endosperm cells are triploid (3n). It provides nourishment to the developing embryo.
So, the correct option is 'Option C'.

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