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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question

Question

Which floral whorl is typically described as 'aposepalous' if its units remain separate from their base?
Options
A Corolla
B Calyx
Correct Answer
C Androecium
D Gynoecium
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The calyx is composed of sepals, and the term 'aposepalous' specifically describes the condition of these sepals being free. The corolla would use the term 'apopetalous'.

Hint

This term contains the word 'sepal'.

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