In a plant cell undergoing mitosis, a mutation disrupts the function of phragmoplastin. Which stage of mitosis will be most directly affected, and what would be the observable consequence?
Prophase; failure of chromosome condensation
Metaphase; misalignment of chromosomes at the metaphase plate
Anaphase; inability of sister chromatids to separate
Cytokinesis; incomplete cell wall formation
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During coconut development, the initial stage of endosperm formation within the tender coconut results in:
A cellular mass called cellular endosperm
A multinucleate liquid called free-nuclear endosperm
A partially cellularized structure called helobial endosperm
A solid, layered structure called ruminate endosperm
Which type of endosperm is characteristic of a tender coconut?
Cellular
Free-nuclear
Helobial
Ruminate
As a coconut matures, the free-nuclear endosperm of the tender coconut undergoes changes. Which of the following best describes this transition?
Remains free-nuclear but increases in volume
Transitions from free-nuclear to cellular endosperm
Is replaced by a different type of endosperm
Is absorbed by the developing embryo
Offsets are produced by
Parthenogenesis
Meiotic divisions
Parthenocarpy
Mitotic divisions
The liquid endosperm inside a tender coconut is:
Cellular endosperm
Free-nuclear endosperm
Hemi-nuclear endosperm
Ruminate endosperm
