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Question
In an embryo sac, the cells that degenerate after fertilisation are ______.
Options
Synergids and primary endosperm cell
Synergids and antipodals
Antipodals and primary endosperm cell
Egg and antipodals
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Solution
In an embryo sac, the cells that degenerate after fertilisation are synergids and antipodals.
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