Class 11 · Morphology of Flowering Plants

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).

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 5 · Paragraph 27
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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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