AIPMT PRELIMS2008Botany-Plant Reproduction
AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Botany Ovule MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
What does the filiform apparatus do at the entrance into ovule?
A
It brings about opening of the pollen tube
B
It guides pollen tube from a synergid to egg
C
It helps in the entry of pollen tube into a synergid
D
It prevents entry of more than one pollen tube into the embryo sac
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The filiform apparatus helps in guiding the pollen tube and prevents polyspermy by allowing only one pollen tube.
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