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Fertile cell of egg appartus is...

Fertile cell of egg appartus is

A

synergids

B

egg

C

anther wall

D

antipodal cells

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Egg Apparatus**: The egg apparatus consists of three cells located in the embryo sac of flowering plants. These cells include one egg cell and two synergids. 2. **Identifying the Fertile Cell**: Among the three cells in the egg apparatus, the egg cell is the one that is fertilized by the pollen nucleus. This makes it the primary fertile cell in the egg apparatus. 3. **Role of Synergids**: The synergids play a crucial role in the fertilization process. They help guide the pollen tube towards the egg cell, ensuring that the pollen nucleus reaches the egg for fertilization. 4. **Degeneration of Synergids**: After fertilization occurs, the synergids degenerate. This is a normal part of the fertilization process, indicating that their role has been fulfilled. 5. **Conclusion**: The fertile cell of the egg apparatus is the egg cell itself, while the synergids assist in the process but are not considered fertile cells. **Final Answer**: The fertile cell of the egg apparatus is the **egg cell**. ---
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