ReNEET 2026 · Biology · Q154Sexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsIn our bank: Exact match · 94%

Which of the following in the female gametophyte of an angiosperm helps in guiding the pollen tube for fertilizing the eggs?

  1. A.Antipodals
  2. B.Synergids
  3. C.Central cells
  4. D.Polar nucleus

Correct Answer

(B) Synergids

Solution & Explanation

The two synergids at the micropylar end of the embryo sac have special cellular thickenings (the filiform apparatus) that guide the pollen tube into the embryo sac for fertilization.

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