NEET Botany Algae MCQ Question
A diagram shows a thalloid plant body of brown algae with structures labeled as holdfast, stipe, and frond. What is the function of the holdfast in this algae?
It anchors the algae to the substratum.
It aids in photosynthesis.
It stores food as laminarin.
It helps in reproduction.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The holdfast is a structure in brown algae that anchors the plant body to the substratum, as described in the NCERT context.
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