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Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 40.1, Problem 2CC
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To determine: The benefit gained by the hibiscus flower after clustering the stamens around the pistil.
Introduction: The flower consists of four whorls that help in the protection of sexual parts of the flower and performs the process of sexual reproduction. Outer whorls are non-essential whorls which serves the purpose of protection. However, inner whorls are delicate and essential part of the flower which serves to the event of sexual reproduction.
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