HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A leaflike part that protects a flower bud is a
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sepal
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ovary
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reproduce
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Sepals. Sepals are green, leaf-like structures that protect the flower in the bud stage. Sepals are collectively called the calyx.
Detailed explanation-2: -Function of Sepals Protects the reproductive organs within the flower. In some plants with no petals, sepals function as petals. Safeguard the bud and flowers from harsh environmental conditions. Sepals protect both flowers and fruits by producing chemicals that would ward off predators.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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