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What is triple fusion?

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Triple fusion is a fertilization that involves fusion of one male gamete with two polar nuclei in the central cell of embryo sac and forms triploid primary endosperm nucleus, primary endosperm cell finally becomes triploid endosperm.
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  • Double fertilization and triple fusion were discovered by

    A
    Hofmeister
    B
    Nawaschin and Guignard
    C
    Leeuwenhoek
    D
    Strassburger

  • The central cell after triple fusion becomes the

    A
    PEC (primary endosperm cell)
    B
    PEN (primary endosperm nucleus)
    C
    Diploid
    D
    PEC and develops into embryo.

  • The product of triple fusion in the flowering plants is? Zygote PEN Perisperm Nucellus

    A
    Zygote
    B
    PEN
    C
    Perisperm
    D
    Nucellus

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