Question

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

• A. The zygote becomes the fruit, the endosperm nucleus becomes the seed
• B. The zygote becomes the embryo, the endosperm nucleus becomes the endosperm
• C. The zygote becomes the endosperm, the endosperm nucleus becomes the embryo
• D. The zygote becomes the seed, the endosperm nucleus becomes the fruit

Answer 1

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.