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Why bisexual flowers are called perfect flowers?

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Bisexual Flowers**: - Bisexual flowers, also known as perfect flowers, are those that contain both male (androecium) and female (gynoecium) reproductive structures. 2. **Components of a Flower**: - A perfect flower consists of four main whorls: - **Calyx**: The outermost whorl, made up of sepals that protect the flower bud. ...
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