Which Statement Best Describes Double Fertilization in an Angiosperm

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes double fertilization in an angiosperm?

• A) Two egg cells are fertilized within each ovule.
• B) A sperm nucleus fuses with an egg cell and a sperm nucleus fuses with polar nuclei.
• C) Two sperm are required for fertilization of one egg cell.
• D) A flower can engage in both self-pollination and cross-pollination.
• E) One sperm fertilizes the egg which divides twice to form two embryos.

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