Multiple choice

Female gametophyte of a typical dicot at the time of fertilization is

  1. 8 celled

  2. 7 celled

  3. 6 celled

  4. 4 celled

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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.