Which of the following is/are correct regarding liquid endosperm in coconut?

Karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis

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Multinucleate condition arises

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Formation of syncytium occurs

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Karyokinesis is the division of nucleus whereas cytokinesis is the division of cytoplasm.

In liquid endosperm of coconut,
karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis as a result of which multinucleate condition arises leading to the formation of syncytium. Syncytium is the cytoplasmic mass containing several nuclei, formed by the fusion of cells or by division of nuclei.

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