AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Leaflike structures positioned outermost at the base of the flower. They protect the flower while it is developing. They are usually green.
A
stamen
B
pollen
C
sepal
D
petals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sepals (collectively called the calyx) are modified leaves that encase the developing flower. They are sterile floral parts and may be either green or leaflike or composed of petal-like tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sepals are small leaf-like structures which protect the bud stage of the flower. They form the outermost layer of the bud. These are mostly green in colour and it’s appearance is similar to small leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: The small green-colored leaf-like structures present outside the flower are called sepals. It protects the flower in the bud stage.

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