In which organism does mitosis not lead to the formation of syncytium?

In which organism does mitosis not lead to the formation of syncytium?
  1. Lower plants
  2. Social insects
  3. Coconut
  4. Higher plants

Solution

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

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