Discussion
Prosthecae helps in __________
Answer: B
Correct answer: nutrient absorption and attachment to surfaces
A prostheca is a stalk-like extension of the cell wall and membrane. It increases the surface area available for absorbing nutrients - a real advantage in dilute water - and, with a holdfast at its tip, anchors the cell to a surface. Caulobacter is the classic example.
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