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The Life Cycles of Plants — Quiz

Question 2 • TPS EdX Biology

In plants that undergo double fertilization, the structure that forms to nourish the seed is called the

Answer
A
egg cell.
B
cone.
C
endosperm.
D
gamete.

Explanation

During double fertilization, one sperm cell fuses with the egg to form the embryo, while the other fuses with the central cell to form the endosperm. The endosperm stores or supplies nutrients that nourish the developing seed. Therefore, the correct choice is endosperm.

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