Question

In coconut, the liquid endosperm is formed 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

• During the early development of liquid endosperm in coconut fruits, nuclei divide repeatedly before cytokinesis sets in.
• In this, karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis. It is commonly called as liquid endosperm.
• Milky water in coconut is the liquid endosperm present in it. Its function is to provide nourishment for the developing embryo.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.