What is usually produced when the second sperm nucleus fuses with the polar nuclei in angiosperms?
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Correct answer: Endosperm
The second sperm nucleus fuses with the polar nuclei to form the endosperm. In most angiosperms, this endosperm is triploid and nourishes the developing embryo.
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