Multiple choice

Insectivorous plants trap insects to meet the requirement of ____.

  1. oxygen

  2. nitrogen

  3. glucose

  4. food

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Insectivorous plants grow in nitrogen-poor soils and trap insects primarily to obtain nitrogen, which is essential for protein synthesis and growth. They already produce their own glucose through photosynthesis and obtain oxygen from the air, so insects supplement mineral nutrients.