Multiple choice Female gametophyte of a typical dicot at the time of fertilization is 8 celled 7 celled 6 celled 4 celled Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation A typical mature female gametophyte (embryo sac) in angiosperms consists of 7 cells and 8 nuclei. These include the egg cell, two synergids, three antipodal cells, and one central cell with two polar nuclei.