NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
What does the filiform apparatus do at the entrance into ovule?
- AIn brings about opening of the pollen tube.
- BIt guides pollen tube from a synergid to egg.
- CIt helps in the entry of pollen tube into a synergid.
- DIt prevents entry of more than one pollen tuve into the embryo sac.
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Correct answer: B
Filiform apparatus helps in the entry of
pollen tube into a synergid in ovule.
Filiform apparatus is in form of finger
like projection comprising a core of micro
fibrils enclosed in a sheath. The filiform
apparatus resembles transfer cells" meant
for short distance movement of metabolites.
The filiform apparatus responsible for the
absorption of food from the nucleus.
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