Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 311

Question: The perianth is the term used when:

Options:

A) androecium and gynoecium are similar.

B) androecium and calyx are similar.

C) corolla and gynoecium are similar.

D) calyx and corolla are similar.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Perianth is the collective name of the non-essential floral organs if there is no distinction between sepals and petals i.e., calyx and corolla.