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Petals are big and brightly coloured to attract insects for pollination.
Sepals are green, so they can conduct photosynthesis. Thay make food for the flower.
Flowers are the reproductive part of a plant because they produce fruit which contains seeds. The sepals also play a major role in protecting the flower during its bud stage.
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Why are the sepals and the petals referred to as accessory parts?
so that bugs can pollinate on the petals and sepals and so both can protect the budBasically the flower is meant for sexual reproduction. It has got sepals, petals, stamens and carpels. Stamens and carpels are called reproductive parts and sepals and petals are known as accessory parts because the function of these two parts is protective and for attracting the pollinators only. Therefore, these are called accessory parts.
Which parts of the flower help in reproduction?
sepals and petals
What color is the sepals in a flower?
Some sepals are green but not all are green. It is a modified leaf that protects the flower bud. But sometimes the sepals have as much color as the petals. In daylilies, there are three petals and three sepals. The sepals may have the same color and pattern as the petals or different.
How many petals and sepals does a rose have?
Petals: 5 Sepals: 5
How many petals and sepals are on a jasmine?
5 petals:3 sepals
What is the flower axis?
The Floral Axis carry the essential organs of reproduction, stamens and pistil's, petals and sepals
Why are the sepals and petals referred to accessory parts of the plant?
so that bugs can pollinate on the petals and sepals and so both can protect the budBasically the flower is meant for sexual reproduction. It has got sepals, petals, stamens and carpels. Stamens and carpels are called reproductive parts and sepals and petals are known as accessory parts because the function of these two parts is protective and for attracting the pollinators only. Therefore, these are called accessory parts.
Why are sepals and petals referred to as accessory parts of the plant?
so that bugs can pollinate on the petals and sepals and so both can protect the budBasically the flower is meant for sexual reproduction. It has got sepals, petals, stamens and carpels. Stamens and carpels are called reproductive parts and sepals and petals are known as accessory parts because the function of these two parts is protective and for attracting the pollinators only. Therefore, these are called accessory parts.
Why are petals and sepals called accessory parts?
The main function of flower is formation of seeds by sexual reproduction. Anthers and Carples are main parts for this purpose and sepals and petals being protective and attractive parts are called accessory parts.
How many petals and sepals does a hibiscus?
There are commonly 5 petals and about 7 or above sepals in it
Why are the sepals and referred to as accessory parts of the plant?
so that bugs can pollinate on the petals and sepals and so both can protect the budBasically the flower is meant for sexual reproduction. It has got sepals, petals, stamens and carpels. Stamens and carpels are called reproductive parts and sepals and petals are known as accessory parts because the function of these two parts is protective and for attracting the pollinators only. Therefore, these are called accessory parts.
What The primary role of the sepals in reproduction is?
To protect the developing flowering bud
