Question

Which of the following is false about the sepals?

• A. They may perform photosynthesis.
• B. They protect the young bud.
• C. They are always green in color.
• D. They are always fused and continuous.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C

They are always green in color.

D

They are always fused and continuous.

Sepals are usually green in color and hence can perform photosynthesis. However, they are not always green as in the case of the gulmohar plants, where they are brightly colored. Also, they can be fused (gamosepalous) but may be free (polysepalous) too.