The largest cell of the mature embryo sac is:

Antipodal cells

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Synergids

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Central cell

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Egg cell

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Solution

The correct option is C Central cell
The mature embryo sac of a typical angiosperm plant has 7 cells - 3 antipodal cells, 2 synergids, 1 egg cell and one central cell.
The central cell is the largest cell of the embryo sac. It has a highly vacuolated cytoplasm which is rich in reserve food and Golgi bodies.

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