What is double fertilization in angiosperms?
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Correct answer: A sperm fertilizes the egg; another fuses with polar nuclei
Double fertilization involves two fusion events. One sperm fuses with the egg to form the zygote, while the other fuses with the polar nuclei to form endosperm.
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