While double fertilization is a later topic, the structure 'Central Cell' is prepared for it. Before fertilization, the

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While double fertilization is a later topic, the structure 'Central Cell' is prepared for it. Before fertilization, the central cell is:

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Haploid (n) Diploid (2n) due to fusion of polar nuclei Binucleate (n+n) Correct Triploid (3n)

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In the mature embryo sac prior to fertilization, the central cell contains two polar nuclei. While they may fuse just before fertilization to form a secondary nucleus (2n), the typical description of the mature sac characterizes the cell as having two polar nuclei (n+n).

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