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What becomes of the endosperm after free nuclei formation?

Options

  1. AIt remains free-nuclear
  2. BIt undergoes cellularization
  3. CIt is completely consumed
  4. DIt forms the surrounding kernel

Correct answer

B. It undergoes cellularization

Step-by-step solution

Endosperm development precedes embryo development. Why? The primary endosperm cell divides repeatedly and forms a triploid endosperm tissue. The cells of this tissue are filled with reserve food materials and are used for the nutrition of the developing embryo. In the most common type of endosperm development, the PEN undergoes successive nuclear divisions to give rise to free nuclei. This stage of endosperm development is called free-nuclear endosperm. Subsequently cell wall formation occurs and the endosperm beco

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