"Double fertilization" is a complex mechanism in flowering plants that is also unique to angiosperm. Choose the most appropriate statement from the option listed below that explains this phenomenon.

Options

A. Fertilization in two flowers of the same plant forming endosperms
B. Two male gametes fertilize two eggs inside the ovule as a result the ovary gives rise to bigger fruits.
C. Two fertilizations occur in a flower-one fertilization results in the formation of a diploid zygote and the second fertilization results in the formation of a triploid endosperm.
D. Two pollen grains sending two pollen tubes inside the ovary, resulting in the formation of two seeds inside the fruit.

Answer

C

Explanation

The most appropriate statement which explains the phenomenon of double fertilization is two fertilizations occur in a flower-one fertilization results in the formation of a diploid zygote and the second fertilization results in the formation of a triploid endosperm.