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BotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsFlower StructureMedium2 minPYQ_2026
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Which of the following in female gametophyte of an angiosperm helps in guiding the pollen tube for fertilizing the eggs ?NEET 2026 (Re-NEET)

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Answer:
C
Solution:

In the female gametophyte (embryo sac) of an angiosperm, the synergids possess special cellular thickenings at the micropylar tip called the filiform apparatus.

The filiform apparatus plays a crucial role in guiding the pollen tube into the synergid for the release of male gametes during fertilization.

Stream:NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Sexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsSubtopic:Flower Structure
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