Female gametophyte of angiospermic plant is

Options

A. Ovule
B. Ovary
C. Embryo sac
D. Nucellus

Answer

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Identify the Female Gametophyte**: The female gametophyte in angiospermic plants is known as the embryo sac.

2. **Structure of the Embryo Sac**: The embryo sac typically contains 7 cells and 8 nuclei.

3. **Cell Arrangement**:
- At the **chalazal end** (the upper end), there are 3 cells known as **antipodals**.
- In the **center**, there is a cell called the **central cell** which contains 2 polar nuclei.
- At the **micropilar end** (the lower end), there are 3 cells: one cell in the middle called the **egg cell** and two cells on the sides known as **synergids**.

4. **Clarification of Terms**:
- The embryo sac is distinct from an ovule, which is surrounded by integuments.
- It is also different from an ovary, which contains ovules.
- The structure discussed is specifically the embryo sac and not the nucellus.

5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question is that the female gametophyte of angiospermic plants is known as the **embryo sac**.