JAMB Biology 2008 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Insectivorous plants trap and kill their prey to derive

A. phosphorous
B. calcium
C. nitrogenCorrect
D. zinc

Explanation

Insectivorous or carnivorous plants trap and kill their prey in order to derive nitrogen. This is because these plants normally grow in areas with little nitrogen supply.

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