NEET2026Botany-Plant Reproduction

NEET 2026 Botany Fertilization MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following is a triploid cell?

A

Synergid

B

Central cell

C

Zygote

D

Primary endosperm cell

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Synergid is haploid, Zygote is diploid, Central cell initially contains two polar nuclei which fuse just before fertilization to form a secondary nucleus (2n). Primary endosperm cell (PEC) is triploid.

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