Question

the whorl of tepals is known as___.
a)calyx b)perianth c)corolla d)stamen​

Answer 1

b)perianth is the correct option.....

Answer 2

Option (a) is the right answer.

The whorl of tepals is known as calyx.

- When a flower is in it's bud condition then it's protected by sepals which are placed under petals.

- So collectively these sepals are termed as calyx which protects the flower buds from any kind of injury.

- The main function of calyx is to protect the flower buds along with maintaining moisture and they also facilitate photosynthesis for providing nutrients to the growing flower buds.