Question

The two synergid cells and a female gamete/egg cell formed at the micropylar end is collectively called as_______

• A. spindle apparatus
• B. egg apparatus
• C. fertilization apparatus
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

egg apparatus

Out of three nuclei formed at the micropylar end, one central nucleus develops into egg cell or female gamete. The two neighbouring nuclei develop into two synergid cells.Thus the two synergid cells and a female gamete/egg cell formed at the micropylar end are collectively called as egg apparatus.