WAEC Biology 2015 Question 34

Question 34

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Study the diagram below. In which type of soil is the plant found? Soil that is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.poorly aerated.
  2. B.water logged.
  3. C.exposed
  4. D.nitrogen deficient.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (nitrogen deficient.)

Explanation

Insect-eating plants grow where the soil is poor in nitrogen. Digesting insects gives them the nitrogen they need to make proteins.