JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Plants that have special devices for trapping and digesting insects are

A. parasitic
B. saprophytic
C. carnivorousCorrect
D. symbiotic

Explanation

Carnivorous plants have special devices for trapping and digesting insects to supplement their nitrogen intake. Examples are sundew, venus fly trap, bladderwort, butterwort, utricularia and pitcher plant.

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