Question

Insectivorous plants live in soils that are deficient in .....

• A. water
• B. oxygen
• C. nitrogen
• D. trace elements

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

nitrogen

Insectivorous plant like pitcher plant, Venus flytrap usually grow in the soil that is deficient in nitrogen. They consume insect and another living organism so as to derive the nitrogen from them. Such plants do not have any other source of nitrogen and nitrogen is an essential macro element which is important for normal plant function.

So, the correct option is 'nitrogen'