Which one of the following is a partial heterotroph?
A
Rafflesia
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B
Eucalyptus
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C
Drosera
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D
Hydrilla
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Solution
The correct option is CDrosera
Heterotrophs are organisms which obtain their food other organisms. Drosera is an insectivorous plant, so it consumes insects mainly for nitrogen content. It also has chlorophyll in its leaves, thus can perform photosynthesis. so, Drosera is a partial heterotroph because it consumes other insects as well as make its own food.