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Insectivorous plants such as Venus flytrap predate on insects in order to supplement the deficiency of

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Sulphur
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Nitrogen
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Potassium
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Phosphorus
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Solution

The correct option is B Nitrogen
The Venus flytrap grows in marshy soil that is deficient in nitrogen. Hence in order to fulfill the nitrogen supply, these plants trap insects. Thus the correct answer is option B.

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