Question

The plant in the image is the pitcher plant. Which of the following statement(s) regarding the plant is/are correct?

• A. It is an insectivorous plant.
• B. It converts solar energy to chemical energy.
• C. It digests insects which get trapped in the pitcher shaped modification.
• D. It grows on soil deficient in nitrogen.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

It is an insectivorous plant.

B

It converts solar energy to chemical energy.

C

It digests insects which get trapped in the pitcher shaped modification.

D

It grows on soil deficient in nitrogen.

The plant in the image is pitcher plant. Its leaves are modified to trap, digest and absorb insects. These plants usually grow on soil deficient in nitrogen. Plants require nitrogen to synthesize proteins; therefore, even though this plant is green and can synthesize carbohydrates, it traps insects to fulfill its requirement for nitrogen.