Question:

Which of the following pairs are haploid structures?

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Egg cells and antipodal cells are part of the embryo sac and are haploid.
Updated On: Nov 13, 2026
  • Nucellus and microspore

  • Antipodal cells and megaspore mother cells

  • Nucellus and antipodal cells

  • Egg cell and antipodal cells

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Nucellus and megaspore mother cell belong to the sporophyte and are diploid.

Step 2: Haploid structures
Microspores, megaspores and all cells of the embryo sac (egg, synergids, antipodals) are haploid.

Step 3: Compare the options
Only the pair of egg cell and antipodal cells has both members haploid.

Final Answer:
The egg cell and the antipodal cells are haploid. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }\text{Egg cell and antipodal cells}} \]
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