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Sourav PanSeptember 1, 2024

What happens to the polar nuclei in an embryo sac?

What happens to the polar nuclei in an embryo sac?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanSeptember 1, 2024

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The polar nuclei within the embryo sac fuse with a sperm cell during fertilization to form the triploid endosperm (3n). This endosperm will provide essential nutrients to the developing embryo and eventually become part of the seed’s food reserves.

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