In flowering plants, the formation of a zygote takes place at the end of…

2016

In flowering plants, the formation of a zygote takes place at the end of _________.

  1. A.

    Germination

  2. B.

    Seed formation

  3. C.

    Pollination

  4. D.

    Fertilization

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Correct answer: D

In flowering plants, a zygote forms at the end of fertilization when two gametes fuse. This process combines genetic material from male and female parents, resulting in a diploid cell that develops into an embryo.

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