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Difference between syngamy and triple fusion

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It grows down to the female gametophyte (embryo sac) and releases two male gametes to enable fertilization. In angiosperms, double fertilization occurs: one sperm fuses with the egg (forming the zygote), and the other fuses with the two polar nuclei (forming the primary endosperm nucleus).

FeatureSyngamyTriple Fusion
DefinitionFusion of male gamete with the eggFusion of male gamete with the two polar nuclei
TypeGenerative fertilizationVegetative fertilization
ProductZygote → develops into embryoPrimary endosperm nucleus → develops into endosperm
Ploidy of productDiploid (2n)Triploid (3n)
Gametes involvedMale + female gametesMale gamete with polar nuclei (female nuclei, not gamete)
Where it occursPlants and animalsAngiosperms only
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