Question

Free nuclear divisions in the life cycle of angiosperms can be traced in .........

• A. Cellular endosperm
• B. Nuclear endosperm
• C. Helobial endosperm
• D. Both (B) and (C)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (B) and (C)

Nuclear endosperm formation - where 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. Coconut juice is an example of this.
Helobial endosperm formation - where a cell wall is laid down between the first two nuclei, after which one half develops endosperm along the cellular pattern and the other half along the nuclear pattern.