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The large central cell of the embryo sac contains how many polar nuclei?

A3
B4
C2
D1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2
The central cell contains **2 polar nuclei**. They fuse with the second male gamete during triple fusion to form the triploid (3n) primary endosperm nucleus (PEN).
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