Question

Choose the correct sequence of the whorls of the flower from outside to inside.

• A. Corolla $\to$ Calyx $\to$ Androecium $\to$ Gynoecium
• B. Gynoecium $\to$ Androecium $\to$ Calyx $\to$ Corolla
• C. Calyx $\to$ Corolla $\to$ Androecium $\to$ Gynoecium
• D. Calyx $\to$ Androecium $\to$ Corolla $\to$ Gynoecium

Answer 1

The correct option is C Calyx $\to$ Corolla $\to$ Androecium $\to$ Gynoecium

$\bullet$ The four whorls of a flower from outside to inside are:
Calyx $\to$ Corolla $\to$ Androecium $\to$ Gynoecium
$\bullet$ Calyx is the outermost whorl of a flower. It comprises of sepals, the small green leaf-like structures.
$\bullet$ Corolla is inner to calyx that comprises of colorful petals.
$\bullet$ Androecium is the whorl of male reproductive organs. It consists of stamens.
$\bullet$ Gynoecium is innermost whorl of a flower. It consists of pistils.