Question

What are petals? Why are they generally colored?

Answer 1

Flowers:

1. In angiosperms, the flower is the reproductive unit.
2. It's meant for sexual reproduction.
3. Calyx, corolla, androecium, and gynoecium are the four floral whorls found in most flowers.

Petals:

1. Petals are modified leaves that envelop a flower's reproductive organs.
2. Petals make up the corolla.
3. They're brightly colored to attract pollinators like insects on them.