Question

Which is the sequence of four whorls of flower from outside to inside?

• A. calyx$\to$corolla$\to$androecium $\to$gynoecium
• B. gynoecium $\to$ androecium $\to$ corolla $\to$ calyx
• C. calyx$\to$androecium $\to$corolla$\to$gynoecium
• D. gynoecium $\to$corolla $\to$androecium $\to$calyx
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A

calyx$\to$corolla$\to$androecium $\to$gynoecium

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Each flower has normally four floral whorls outside to inside as Calyx, Corolla, androecium and Gynoecium.
2. Calyx is the outermost whorl which reproductive formed by sepals, the small green leaf like structures.
3. Corolla is inner to the calyx which is made up of colorful petals leaf-like,
4. Androecium (the male reproductive part) follows the corolla and then androecium (the female reproductive part) is the innermost whorl of the flower.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

Each flower has normally four floral whorls outside to inside Calyx, Corolla, androecium, and Gynoecium.

Option C:

Each flower has normally four floral whorls outside to inside Calyx, Corolla, androecium and Gynoecium.

Option D:

Each flower has normally four floral whorls outside to inside as Calyx, Corolla, androecium, and Gynoecium.

Final answer: The sequence of four whorls of flower from outside to inside calyx$\to$corolla$\to$androecium $\to$gynoecium .