Question

Observe the figure given below and identify the option suggesting the correct functions of structures labelled as P, Q and R

	P	Q	R
(A)	Helps in attachment to the substratum	Stalk for supporting the body of brown algae	Leaf-like photosynthetic organ for producing food
(B)	Stalk for supporting the body of algae	Leaf-like photosynthetic organ for producing food	Helps in attachment to the substratum
(C)	Leaf-like photosynthetic organ for producing food	Stalk for supporting the body of algae	Helps in attachment to the substratum
(D)	Leaf- like photosynthetic organ for producing food	Helps in attachment to the substratum	Stalk for supporting the body of algae

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The given figure is of Laminaria (brown algae). The parts labelled as P, Q and R are identified as frond, stipe and holdfast respectively