J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    The hormone present in the liquid endosperm of coconut is

    A)  cytokinin            

    B)  gibberellins

    C)  ethylene                            

    D)  auxin

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     In coconut, the endosperm is multicellular in the outer part and free nuclear in the centre (ie, liquid endosperm). The liquid endosperm of coconut contains hormone cytokinin. Cytokinins are plant hormones that in combination with auxin stimulate cell division and alongwith a number of other factors determine the course of differentiation.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner