Filiform apparatus is a characteristic feature of

Options

(a) suspensor
(b) egg
(c) synergid
(d) zygote

Correct Answer:

synergid

Explanation:

A synergid cell wall forms a highly thickened structure called the filiform apparatus at the micropylar end consisting of numerous finger like projection into synergid cytoplasm. These synergid cells are necessary for pollen tube guidance in ovule.