WAEC Biology 2015 Question 32

Question 32

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Study the diagram below. The mode of nutrition of the plant in the diagram is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.photosynthetic and chemosynthetic.
  2. B.saprophytic and carnivorous.
  3. C.photosynthetic and carnivorous.
  4. D.chemosynthetic and saprophytic.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (photosynthetic and carnivorous.)

Explanation

This is a pitcher plant. Its green leaves photosynthesise, and its pitchers trap and digest insects, so it is also carnivorous.