Botany-Algae
NEET Botany Algae MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider a diagram of a brown alga showing its structural components: holdfast, stipe, and frond. Which structure is primarily responsible for attaching the alga to the substratum?

A
Holdfast
B
Stipe
C
Frond
D
Vacuole
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the plant body of brown algae is usually attached to the substratum by a holdfast, while the stipe and frond serve other functions.
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