Question

Pitcher plant can grow in nitrogen deficient soil.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

A) Carnivorous plants like pitcher plant have a trapping mechanism designed to catch and digest insects. They do this in order to obtain nutrients not found in the soil. They derive nitrogen from the prey they trap and hence, can grow in nitrogen deficient soil.

B) Pitcher plants can grow in nitrogen deficient soil.

So the correct answer is 'True'.