Question

The product of triple fusion which acts as nutritive tissue for the development of an embryo is ..................

• A. Zygote
• B. Plancenta
• C. Sceutellum
• D. Endosperm

Answer 1

The correct option is D Endosperm

• Formation of the triploid endosperm is a characteristic feature of angiosperms which undergo double fertilization.
• The haploid sperm and haploid egg combine to form the diploid zygote.
• Whereas the fusion of the other pollen nuclei and the two haploid polar nuclei of the large central cell of the megagametophyte is forming a triploid nucleus.
• It will further develop into the endosperm, which is a nutrient tissue and thus it provides nourishment to the developing embryo.
• Thus, the correct answer is option D.