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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