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Insectivorous plants usually grow in soil with poor nutrients hence they do not perform photosynthesis and completely depend on insects for their nutrition.

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The correct option is B False
Insectivorous plants contain chloroplast and are hence green in colour. They are capable of performing photosynthesis. They devour insects to obtain nutrients (especially nitrogen) needed for their growth and development as they grow in soil which is not rich in nutrients.

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