What is the function of the synergids and antipodals in pollination?
What is the function of the synergids and antipodals in pollination?
- To provide nourishment to the developing embryo
- To transport the male gametes to the egg cell
- To guide the pollen tubes to the ovules
- To degenerate after fertilization
Solution
After fertilization, the synergids and antipodals in the ovules degenerate and do not play a role in the further development of the seed or fruit.
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