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Hormone found in liquid endosperm of Coconut/Coconut milk factor is

A
Gibberellin
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B
Auxin
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C
Ethylene
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D
Cytokinin
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Solution

The correct option is D Cytokinin
Kinetin is a type of cytokinin which is a plant hormone. It promotes cell division. The first known cytokinin hormone was found in coconut milk. Coconut milk is liquid endosperm. It promotes cell division same as kinetin. It stimulates the embryo to grow when it is supplied with food.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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