Corolla Structure and Functions — NEET Biology
🔥 Predicted for NEET 2027Corolla is composed of petals. Petals are usually brightly coloured to attract insects for pollination. Like calyx, corolla may also be gamopetalous (petals united) or polypetalous (petals free). The shape and colour of corolla vary greatly in plants. Corolla may be tubular, bell-shaped, funnel-shaped or wheel-shaped.
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Assertion (A): Corolla may be tubular or funnel-shaped. Reason (R): Petals of corolla may be fused or free and have varied shapes and colours.
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Correct answer: A — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
The shape of corolla depends on petal arrangement; corolla may be gamopetalous (fused petals) leading to varied shapes like tubular or bell-shaped.
What does NCERT say about Corolla composed petals Petals?
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