Question

When petals are free, the corolla is called

• A. polypetalous
• B. gamopetalous
• C. polysepalous
• D. gamosepalous

Answer 1

The correct option is A polypetalous

The individual unit of corolla is called petal. Corolla is the second whorl of a flower that arises inner to the calyx. If the petals are free then it is called polypetalous. If the petals are united then it is called gamopetalous.

The individual unit of calyx is called sepals. If the sepals are free then it is called polysepalous. If the sepals are united then it is called gamosepalous.