BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2012

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    What does the filiform apparatus do at the entrance into ovule?

    A)  It helps in the entry of pollen tube into a synergid

    B)  It prevents entry of more than one pollen tube into the embryo sac

    C)  It brings about opening of the pollen tube

    D)  It guides pollen tube from a synergid to egg

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Synergid cells are characterized by the presence of finger-like projections called filiform apparatus attached to their upper wall at micropyler end. This filiform apparatus is known to attract and guide the pollen tube.


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