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What are the fates of the zygote and the endosperm nucleus?

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The zygote becomes the fruit, the endosperm nucleus becomes the seed
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The zygote becomes the embryo, the endosperm nucleus becomes the endosperm
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The zygote becomes the endosperm, the endosperm nucleus becomes the embryo
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The zygote becomes the seed, the endosperm nucleus becomes the fruit
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Solution

The correct option is B The zygote becomes the embryo, the endosperm nucleus becomes the endosperm
The zygote develops to form the embryo, which gives rise to a new plant. The triploid endosperm nucleus gives rise to the endosperm, which serves as a food source for the growing embryo.

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