Question

Difference between free nuclear and cellular endosperm

Answer 1

As the name indicates, the nuclear type of endosperm the division of the nucleus takes place within the cytoplasm only and are free.

The wall may be created at a latter stage but initially they are free.

In case of cellular endosperm, the wall is created after every division of the nucleus. Some examples of the plants are Adoxa, Datura.

Answer 2

The difference between the free nuclear and cellular endosperm is:

In a free nuclear endosperm, there is no formation of the wall and the nuclei of the endosperm move free in the cytoplasm. In the cellular endosperm, there is the formation of the wall and the nuclei are no more freely moves in the cytoplasm.