Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Double fertilization involves the fusion of two sperm cells with two egg cells.
Statement (II): In double fertilization, one sperm cell fuses with the egg cell, while the other sperm cell fuses with the two polar nuclei.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Remember the simple arithmetic of double fertilization:
- Syngamy: 1 Sperm (\(n\)) + 1 Egg (\(n\)) \(\rightarrow\) Zygote (\(2n\))
- Triple Fusion: 1 Sperm (\(n\)) + 2 Polar Nuclei (\(2n\)) \(\rightarrow\) Endosperm (\(3n\))
Only one egg cell is involved.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D