Question 32
Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionStudy the diagram below. The mode of nutrition of the plant in the diagram is

- A.photosynthetic and chemosynthetic.
- B.saprophytic and carnivorous.
- C.photosynthetic and carnivorous.
- 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.