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To determine: Whether the orchid flowers show radial symmetry or bilateral symmetry.
Introduction: A flower consists of four whorls, sepal, petal, stamen, and carpel. The outer whorls, which are sepals and petals, protect the inner parts of the flower and it also attracts the insects. The inner parts are stamen and carpel, which represent the male and female reproductive systems.
To determine: Whether orchid flowers are likely to be pollinated by wind or animals.
Introduction: A flower consists of four whorls, sepal, petal, stamen, and carpel. The outer whorls, which are sepals and petals, protect the inner parts of the flower and they also attract the insects. The inner parts are stamen and carpel, which represent the male and female reproductive systems, respectively.
To determine: The gene that might be involved in the production of the orchid flower shape.
Introduction: A flower consists of four whorls, sepal, petal, stamen, and carpel. The outer whorls, which are sepals and petals, protect the inner parts of the flower and they also attract the insects. The inner parts are stamen and carpel, which represent the male and female reproductive systems, respectively.
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