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The true embryo develops as a result of ...

The true embryo develops as a result of fusion of

A

two polar nuclei of embryo sac

B

egg cell and male gamete

C

synergid and male gamete

D

male gamete and antipodals

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In double fertilisation out of the two male gametes one fues with egg of ossphere to perform generative fertilisation. Generative fertilisation is also called syngamy or true fertilisation. It given rise to a diploid zygote or osspore.
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