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What Are Bracts? State Their Function. - Biology

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What are bracts? State their function.

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When a flower arises in the axil of a leaf-like structure, this structure is known as a bract. Because bracts are large and brightly coloured structures, they are often mistaken for petals. This helps to attract insects for pollination. 

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Chapter 4: The Flower - Structured/Application/Skill type [Page 37]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 4 The Flower
Structured/Application/Skill type | Q 3 | Page 37
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