JAMB Biology 2012 Objective — Question 16
Question 16 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following organisms is both parasitic and autotrophic?
- A. Sundew
- B. LoranthusCorrect
- C. Rhiopus
- D. Tapeworm
Explanation
Insectivorous plants like Sundew can photosynthesize but they trap insects to obtain nitrogen, since they are typically found in nitrogen-poor soils. Loranthus is a parasitic plant that can also photosynthesize (autotrophic).
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