JAMB Biology 2008 Question 15

Question 15

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Insectivorous plants trap and kill their prey to derive

  1. A.phosphorous
  2. B.calcium
  3. C.nitrogen
  4. D.zinc.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (nitrogen)

Explanation

Insect-eating plants grow in soils poor in nitrogen. They digest insects to get nitrogen compounds for making proteins.