Which of the following is not true for double fertilization?

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Male gamete and secondary nucleus fused to form Endosperm nucleus.

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Endosperm nucleus is diploid.

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Endosperm provide nutrition to embryo.

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The correct option is C Endosperm nucleus is diploid.
In the process of double fertilization, triple fusion happens. The embryo formed will be diploid in nature, whereas the endosperm formed will be triploid in nature.

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