Question

Among the terms listed, 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

The correct option is C (ii) and (iv)

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.