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Assertion : Nuclear endosperm is formed by subsequent nuclear division without wall formation.
Reason : Coconut is an example of such endosperm, where the endosperm remains nuclear throughout the development of the fruit.

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

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If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

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If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

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If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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In nuclear type of endosperm the division of the primary endosperm nucleus and a few subsequent nuclear division are not accompanied by wall formation. So numerous nuclei are freely suspended in its sap. In coconut, the primary endosperm nucleus undergoes a number of free nuclear divisions. When the fruit is about 50 mm long before the embryo sac gets filled with a clear fluid in which float numerous nuclei of various sizes. At a later stage (about 100 mm long fruit) the suspension shows in addition to free nuclei, several cells each enclosing variable number of nuclei. Gradually these cells and free nuclei start setting at the periphery of the cavity and layers of cellular endosperm start appearing. In mature coconuts the liquid endosperm becomes milky and it does not contain free nuclei or cell. 
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Assertion : Nuclear endosperm is formed by subsequent nuclear division without wall formation.
Reason : Coconut is an example of such endosperm, where the endosperm remains nuclear throughout the development of the fruit.
TopicSexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1
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