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What is the thickened base of the flower on which all the floral whorls are arranged?

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Anther
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Receptacle
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Style
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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.

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