NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
What is the purpose of a flower in angiosperms?
Options
- ATo produce seeds
- BTo attract pollinators
- CFor sexual reproduction
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
C. For sexual reproduction
Step-by-step solution
The flower is the reproductive unit in the angiosperms. It is meant for sexual reproduction. A typical flower has four different kinds of whorls arranged successively on the swollen end of the stalk or pedicel, called thalamus or receptacle.These are calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium. Calyx and corolla are accessory organs, while androecium and gynoecium are reproductive organs.