Question 31
Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionThe capture and digestion of insects by a pitcher plant is a special form of nutrition termed
- A.autotrophic
- B.heterotrophic
- C.chemosynthetic
- D.saprophytic
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (heterotrophic)
Explanation
The pitcher plant makes food by photosynthesis, but it also traps and digests insects to get nitrogen. Feeding on other organisms is heterotrophic nutrition.