Question

The flower with a stalk is
A.Pedicellate
B.Petiolate
C.Sessile
D.Subsessile

Answer 1

Hint: The stalk of the flower is the lowermost part of the flower and it also has a part called a receptacle to which other parts of plants are attached.

Complete answer:
1.The stalk of the flower functions as a support for other flower parts like leaves, buds, etc
2.The stalk of the flower is also known as the pedicel, and the flower with a stalk is known as a pedicellate flower.
3.The pedicel is also a type of stem that connects the flower and the inflorescence.
4.The stem that holds many pedicels together in a group is known as the peduncle.

Option A: The stalk of the flower is pedicel and plant bearing pedicel are known as pedicellate flowers, Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option B: Petiole is also a stalk but it is present in leaves and connects it to the stem and such leaves are known as petiolate leaves, Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option C: The Flowers that do not have stalk at all are known as sessile flowers, Therefore, this is the incorrect option

Option D: The flowers that have a very small stalk are known as subsessile flowers, Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A)

Note: 1.The small stalk connecting different segments of insects is also known as pedicel.
2.In Latin, the word pediculus means little foot, and the word pedicel is derived from pediculus.