Question

What is the different between syngamy and triple fusion

Answer 1

Syngamy is gametic fusion between the male gamete and the egg resulting in the formation of zygote whereas triple fusion is the gametic fusion of one male gamete with the diploid secondary nucleus resulting in the formation of the triploid nucleus.In syngamy the zygote which develops to the embryo while in the triple fusion results in the formation of the triploid tissue known as the endosperm.In this fertilization(in syngamy) two nuclei are involved resulting in the formation of diploid zygote whereas in triple fusion the endosperm nurtures their by helping in the growth and development of the embryo.

Answer 2

syngamy means union of one male gamete with egg cell . triple fusion means union of another male gamete with central nucleus ..