Which of the following is a sterile part of a flower? petal sepal both a and b none of the above

The answer to this question is both a and b (Sepals and petals). The sterile parts of the flower are Sepals and petals. Sepals are located in the lower part of the flower which protects the flower from drying. When sepals are still closed it is referred to as a bud. Petals are the part of the flower that has a distinctive color and brings out scent.