Which of the following plant has both autotrophic and heterotrophic mode of nutrition?

Lichens

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Pitcher plant

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Cuscuta

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Cactus

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Solution

The correct option is A Pitcher plant
Pitcher plant has both autotrophic and heterotrophic mode of nutrition. It is green and performs photosynthesis but it grows in soil which is nitrogen deficient so it eats insects to fulfill its nitrogen requirements.

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