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JAMB Biology 1983 Question 30

Question 30

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following statements is NOT true of insectivorous plants?

  1. A.They obtain part of their food by trapping and feeding on insects
  2. B.They attract insects simply because of pollination
  3. C.They can grow in soils poor in nitrogenous salts.
  4. D.They can supplement their nitrogen supply by feeding on insects
  5. E.Examples include butterworts, sundews and pitcher plants.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (They attract insects simply because of pollination)

Explanation

Insectivorous plants trap and digest insects to get extra nitrogen, which lets them grow in nitrogen-poor soils. They attract insects to catch them, not just for pollination.