Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology - Chapter Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Exercise 1, Question 6: . With detailed answers and explanations for each chapter, students can strengthen their understanding and prepare confidently for exams. Ideal for CBSE and other board students, this resource will simplify your study experience.
The female gametophyte (embryo sac) develops from a single functional megaspore. This megaspore undergoes three successive mitotic divisions to form eight nucleate embryo sacs.
The first mitotic division in the megaspore forms two nuclei. One nucleus moves towards the micropylar end while the other nucleus moves towards the chalazal end. Then, these nuclei divide at their respective ends and re-divide to form eight nucleate stages. As a result, there are four nuclei each at both the ends i.e., at the micropylar and the chalazal end in the embryo sac. At the micropylar end, out of the four nuclei only three differentiate into two synergids and one egg cell. Together they are known as the egg apparatus. Similarly, at the chalazal end, three out of four nuclei differentiates as antipodal cells. The remaining two cells (of the micropylar and the chalazal end) move towards the centre and are known as the polar nuclei, which are situated in a large central cell. Hence, at maturity, the female gametophyte appears as a 7-celled structure, though it has 8 nucleate.
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7 celled ( 1- egg cell and 2- synergid, 3- antipodal cell and 2-polar nuclei... ) so it is 7celled 8 nucleated, it is very helpful tqâ¤ð
Does 7 and eight cell stage have any specific name
7 celled: Synergids-1(2 synergids=1 cell) Egg cell-1 Antipodals-3 Polarnuclei-2
Single central cell
No dear it is 7 celled ( 1- egg cell and 2- synergid, 3- antipodal cell and 2-polar nuclei... ) so it is 7celled 8 nucleated
3 nuclei form PEN
And how many nuclei form PEN(Primary endosperm nuclei)?
Fantastic answer I got some clear idea about this topic... Thank you very much
Hi Shuchita and Ktana Yani, you both are right.
Very helpful...