Overview
Double fertilization is a fascinating and unique process found in flowering plants, where two sperm cells play distinct roles. One sperm fertilizes the egg to form a zygote, while the other fuses with two polar nuclei to create the endosperm, which nourishes the developing embryo. This process is es...
Key Terms
Example: Fertilization occurs in the ovule of the flower.
Example: The zygote develops into an embryo.
Example: The endosperm is rich in starch.
Example: Bees help in the pollination of many flowering plants.
Example: Roses and sunflowers are examples of angiosperms.
Example: Sperm cells travel through the pollen tube to reach the ovule.
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Key Concepts
Sperm cellsZygote formationEndosperm developmentPollination