Question

Insectivorous plants catch and digest insect for

• A. Obtaining nitrogen
• B. Protecting their leaves
• C. Protecting their fruits
• D. Being heterotrophs of consumer level

Answer 1

The correct option is A Obtaining nitrogen

Insectivorous plants grow in nitrogen-deficient soils and prey upon small insects to supplement their nitrogen requirements. The proteins obtained from the insects are degraded into simple amino acid which is used up by the plant for structural proteins.

So, the correct answer is option A.