In some organisms, what happens if karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis?

In some organisms, what happens if karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis?
  1. A multinucleate condition arises leading to the formation of syncytium
  2. A single nuclei condition arises leading to the formation of syncytium
  3. A multinucleate condition arises leading to the formation of multiple nuclei
  4. A single nuclei condition arises leading to the formation of multiple nuclei

Solution

In some organisms, if karyokinesis is not followed by cytokinesis, a multinucleate condition arises leading to the formation of syncytium (e.g., liquid endosperm in coconut).

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