Calyx Structure and Sepal Arrangements — NEET Biology
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The calyx is the outermost whorl of the flower and the members are called sepals. Generally, sepals are green, leaf like and protect the flower in the bud stage. The calyx may be gamosepalous (sepals united) or polysepalous (sepals free).
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What is the outermost whorl of a flower called?
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Correct answer: B — Calyx
The calyx is the first and outermost whorl.
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The calyx is the outermost whorl of the flower and the members are called sepals. Generally, sepals are green, leaf like and protect the flower in the bud stage.
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Morphology of Flowering Plants, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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