A. carrying out photosynthesis
B. attracting pollinating agents to a flower
C. retaining pollen grains in the corolla tubes
D. protecting the inner floral parts of the flower
Correct Answer:
Option D – protecting the inner floral parts of the flower
Explanation
They typically function as protection for the flower in bud, and often as support for the petals when in bloom.
Sepals of flowers are generally green in color. But in the Salvia, the calyx is colored and appears like a petals, this helps the plant to attract the insects for pollination. Since sepals appear like petals they are termed as petaloid.
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