| From the statements given below choose the option that are true for a typical female gametophyte. (NCERT Exemplar) |
| I. It is 8-nucleate and 7-celled at maturity. |
| II. It is free-nuclear during the development. |
| III. It is situated inside the integument, but outside the nucellus. |
| IV. It has an egg apparatus situated at the chalazal end. |
A) I and IV
B) II and III
C) I and II
D) II and IV
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] Statements I and II are correct. Statements III and IV are incorrect and can be corrected as Female gametophyte is present inside the nucellus. Egg apparatus is situated at the micropylar end.
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