Question

The whorl that is responsible for attracting agents of pollination usually is the

• A. Calyx.
• B. Corolla.
• C. Androecium.
• D. Gynoecium.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Corolla.

Correct option: B.

Explanation for correct option:

1. The corolla forms the second whorl of the flower that consists of petals.
2. These are the colourful part of a flower that has nectar.
3. The nectar and the colour of petals are responsible for attracting pollinating agents like birds, insects, etc.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The calyx forms the second whorl of the flower that consists of sepals.
2. They are green, leaf-like structures that play a role in protecting the flower before it opens, and afterwards, it extends from the base of the flower.

Option C:

1. The androecium forms the third whorl and is a male reproductive part of a flower.
2. It consists of a long filament and an anther that produces pollen grains.

Option D:

1. The gynoecium forms the innermost or fourth whorl and is a female reproductive part of a flower.
2. It consists of stigma, style and ovary.

Final answer:

1. The whorl that is responsible for attracting agents of pollination usually is the corolla.