antipodal cell
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In biology, antipodal cells are three haploid cells found in most angiosperms. These cells are located at the end of the embryo sac that is farthest from the micropyle. The embryo sac, also known as the female gametophyte, develops within the ovule of flowering plants. While the exact function can vary, antipodal cells are sometimes involved in nourishing the developing embryo.12
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plant developmentPreparatory events…at the opposite pole, the antipodals, play a part in embryo nutrition in certain genera. The two polar nuclei in the central cell ultimately unite, becoming the fusion nucleus. The pollen grain is transferred by various agencies (wind, water, animals) to the stigma of the female flower, and, as in…
Read More…at the opposite pole, the antipodals, play a part in embryo nutrition in certain genera. The two polar nuclei in the central cell ultimately unite, becoming the fusion nucleus. The pollen grain is transferred by various agencies (wind, water, animals) to the stigma of the female flower, and, as in…
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The antipodal cells of the female gametophyte sometimes acquire glandular properties, as may cells of the nucellus surrounding the embryo sac. In some species the embryo itself develops a suspensor that penetrates the tissues of the parent sporophyte and acts as an absorbing organ.
Read MoreThe antipodal cells of the female gametophyte sometimes acquire glandular properties, as may cells of the nucellus surrounding the embryo sac. In some species the embryo itself develops a suspensor that penetrates the tissues of the parent sporophyte and acts as an absorbing organ.
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