Question

Which phrase best describes the usual form and function of a flowers sepal

A. Has a long slender stalk to make the pollen accessible

B. Is leaf-like and protects the developing flower

C. Is the tube-like pathway used by the pollen to reach the ovary

D. Is rounded and fuzzy to get pollen grains to stick to it

Answer 1

Sepals are leaf-like structures that protect a growing bud. They cover the bud until it is ready to bloom. Some plants have sepals that produce chemicals to ward off predators or bugs. The answer then to your question is B.