Multiple choice

Which of the following options is Nepenthes?

  1. a parasite

  2. a saprophyte

  3. an insectivore

  4. an algae
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nepenthes (pitcher plants) are insectivorous plants that trap and digest insects to supplement their nitrogen requirements. They are not parasites (which harm hosts), saprophytes (which feed on dead matter), or algae (which are photosynthetic protists).

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