The following questions refer to the diagram of an embryo sac of an angiosperm shown in Figure 38.1.

Figure 38.1
-Based on Figure 38.1, which cell(s)become(s)the triploid endosperm?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question

The following questions refer to the diagram of an embryo sac of an angiosperm shown in Figure 38.1.
  
Figure 38.1
-Based on Figure 38.1, which cell(s)become(s)the triploid endosperm?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cell labeled C becomes the triploid endosperm. This is because it undergoes fusion with two sperm cells, resulting in a triploid (3n) nucleus.

The Following Questions Refer to the Diagram of an Embryo