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WAEC Biology 2024 Question 20

Question 20

Reproduction in Plants

The diagram below illustrates a dry dehiscent fruit. The parachute-like tuft of hairs developed from the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.pedicel.
  2. B.petals.
  3. C.receptacle.
  4. D.sepals.
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Answer: D (sepals.)

Explanation

The pappus (tuft of hairs) of fruits such as Tridax and sunflower family members is a modified calyx, i.e. the sepals.