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The true embryo develops as a result of fusion of.

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Two polar nuclei of embryo sac
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Egg cell and male gamete
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Synergid and male gamete
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Male gamete and antipodals
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The correct option is B Egg cell and male gamete
In double fertilisation out of the two male gametes one fuses with egg or oosphere to perform generative fertilisation. Generative fertilisation is also called syngamy or true fertilisation. It gives rise to a diploid zygote or oospore.

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