What is the thickened base of the flower on which all the floral whorls are arranged?
A
Anther
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B
Receptacle
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C
Style
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D
Stigma
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Solution
The correct option is B Receptacle A typical flower is made up of four whorls/layers- Petals, sepals, stamens(male part) and carpels(female parts). All these whorls/layers are arranged on the thickened base of a flower known as the receptacle.