Question

Formation of liquid endosperm in coconut takes place because ..................

• A. Karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis.
• B. Karyokinesis is followed by cytokinesis.
• C. Formation of liquid endosperm is not dependent upon Karyokinesis and cytokinesis.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis.

Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young green coconuts. In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during their nuclear phase of development. As growth continues, the endosperm mature into their cellular phase and deposit into the rind of the coconut meat. Nuclear endosperm type of endosperm categorizes liquid coconut endosperm. In this type, repeated free nuclear divisions take place; if a cell wall is formed it will form after free nuclear divisions. Commonly, referred to as liquid endosperm.