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Standard XII
Biology
Development of Female Gametophyte
How many cell...
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How many cells and nuclei are present in a mature embryo sac?

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8 cells, 16 nuclei
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8 cells, 8 nuclei
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7 cells, 16 nuclei
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7 cells, 8 nuclei
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Solution

The correct option is D 7 cells, 8 nuclei
A mature embryo sac consists of two synergids, one egg cell and three antipodal cells with one nucleus each. Then there is one large central cell that has two nuclei. Hence, a mature embryo sac consists of 7 cells and 8 nuclei.

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