Question

Among the terms listed below, those that are not technically correct names for a floral whorl are
(i) Androecium
(ii) Carpel
(iii) Corolla
(iv) Sepal.

• A. (i) and (iv)
• B. (iii) and (iv)
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. (i) and (ii)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The technically correct terms for the floral whorls are (from outermost to innermost) calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium. They are made up of sepals, petals, stamens and carpels respectively.