Question

A leaf like photosynthetic organ in Phaecophyceae is called as ________

• A. Frond
• B. Stipe
• C. Holdfast
• D. Algin

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Stipe

The vegetative cells in Phaecophyceae are made up of two layers with the inner one being made of cellulose and the other being made of gelatinous coating of algin. A leaf like photosynthetic organ in Phaecophyceae is called as frond. They also have a stalk called stipe and a substratum called as holdfast.