Answer the question from the diagram of typical anatropous ovule.
Identify the diploid cells present in the ovule:
(A) Outer integument
(B) Antipodal
(C) Nucellus
(D) Synergids
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C), only
The diploid cells present in the ovule include the following:
- (A) Outer integument: The integuments are the outer protective layers of the ovule and are made up of diploid cells.
- (C) Nucellus: The nucellus is the tissue within the ovule that surrounds the embryo sac and is also diploid.
The other options are as follows:
- (B) Antipodal: These cells are part of the female gametophyte (embryo sac) and are haploid.
- (D) Synergids: These cells are also part of the female gametophyte and are haploid.
So, the correct answers are: (A) Outer integument and (C) Nucellus.