Question

Function of synergids and antipodal.Cells in plant fertilization

Answer 1

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In mature female gamete(embryo sac) of the flowering plants, a group of 3 cells are located towards the chalaizal end. These cells are known as antipodal cells. Till now the specific function of antipodal cells is unknown.

Synergids are one of two small cells lying near the egg in the mature embryo sac of a flowering plant.

They help in fertilisation.

The two Synergid cells function as the producing center of the signals which guide the pollen tube.

The three antipodal cells are the nutritional center.