CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2013

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    The diagram given below denotes the various parts of a typical flower. Identify the labelled parts A, B, C and D and choose the correct option.

    A)  A - Petals, B - Sepals, C - Stamens, D - Pistil

    B) a - Sepals, B - Pistil, C - Petals, D - Stamens

    C)  A - Sepals, B - Pistil, C - Stamens, D - Petals

    D)  A - Sepals, B - Petals, C - Pistil, D - Stamens

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    : A typical flower has four whorls calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium. Sepals (labelled A) are usually small, green and protect the other floral parts in the bud condition. They are unit of calyx. Petals (labelled D) are usually brightly coloured to attract insects for pollination. They are unit of corolla. Unit of gynoecium is called pistil (labelled B). Pistil is a flask-shaped structure and is composed of one or more carpels. Stamens (labelled C) are male reproductive organs and form androecium.


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