What is the function of the polar nuclei in an embryo-sac?

What is the function of the polar nuclei in an embryo-sac?
  1. Produce an egg cell
  2. Enclose ovules
  3. Assist in fertilization
  4. Produce a diploid secondary nucleus

Solution

The polar nuclei in an embryo-sac eventually fuse to produce a diploid secondary nucleus, which is necessary for the development of the endosperm, the tissue that nourishes the developing embryo.

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