Post-UTME Biology 2019 Objective — Question 5
Question 5 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The capture and digestion of insects by a pitcher plant is a special form of nutrition termed
- A. autotrophic
- B. heterotrophic
- C. chemosynthetic
- D. saprophyticCorrect
Explanation
Insectivorous (carnivorous) plants like pitcher plants digest trapped insects, a specialised saprophytic/heterotrophic form of nutrition; per the book's key this is classified as saprophytic nutrition.
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