Reproduction in Plants 

16. The outermost whorl of a flower, which protects the flower during bud stage, is called:

a) Petals

b) Sepals

c) Stamens

d) Carpels

17. In plants, the process of seed dispersal helps in:

a) Preventing overcrowding

b) Ensuring genetic variation

c) Promoting growth

d) All of the above

18. Which of the following is an example of an asexual method of reproduction in plants?

a) Seed formation

b) Pollination

c) Cutting

d) Fertilization

19. The process of water loss in plants through specialized structures in leaves is called:

a) Pollination

b) Fertilization

c) Germination

d) Transpiration

20. The male reproductive part of a flower consists of:

a) Stigma and style

b) Petals and sepals

c) Stamens and carpels

d) Anthers and filaments