The petals of a flower are collectively known as the:
A
calyx
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B
androecium
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C
corolla
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D
gynoecium
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Solution
The correct option is C corolla The four whorls of a flower include the corolla, calyx, androecium and gynoecium. The petals are collectively called the corolla. The sepals are collectively called the calyx. All the stamens together form the androecium and all the pistils (carpels) together form the gynoecium.