Identify X in the given diagram.

Options

A. cellular endosperm
B. nuclear endosperm
C. hellobial endosperm
D. ruminate endosperm

Answer

B

Explanation

Nuclear endosperm `(X)` is the most common type of endosperm. It is named so because it contains free nuclei in the beginning. The primary endosperm nucleus divides of free nuclei. Meanwhile central vacuole appears in the central cell and pushes the cytoplasm containing the nuclei to the periphery. The cytoplasm thickens so that the vacuole decreases in size. It ultimately disappears with the exception of a few cases. The multinucleate cytoplasm undergoes cleavage and gives rise to a multicellular tissue, e.g., maize, wheat, rice, sunflower, Capsella bursa-pastoris.