Which of these characteristics holds true about the pitcher plant?
I. It has pitfall traps that contain digestive enzymes.
II. It can suck in the prey with a vacuum-like trap.
III.The leaves are pigmented to attract insects.

I, II, and III

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I and III only

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II and III only

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I and II only

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The correct option is B
I and III only

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Q.  Identify whether the statements are true or false.

A. In the pitcher plant, leaves are modified into pitchers to trap the insects.

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Pitcher plant traps insects because it

(a) is a heterotroph.
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(c) does not have chlorophyll.
(d) has a digestive system like human beings.

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The correct option is B I and III only​

The correct option is B
I and III only