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BIOLOGY

JAMB 2016 - Question 8

Biology 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 8: Which of the following protects the essential parts of the flower at bud stage?

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .

Which of the following protects the essential parts of the flower at bud stage?

A: Stamens

B: Sepals

C: Petals

D: Carpels

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Explanation

Sepals enclose and protect other floral parts of the flower calyx (petals), stamens and carpels at the bud or early stage. Stamens are .the male reproductive part of the flower. Each stamen consist an anther and a filament. Stamens are collectively called Androecium. Calyx consists of petals which have fright colours used to atl-a insects/pollinating agents to the flower. Carpels are the female reproductive part of a flower collectively called gynoecium or pistil.