Question

Are insectivorous plants partial heterotrophs?

Answer 1

Answer:

Some insectivorous plants require nitrogen which they take from the insects they eat and are known as partial heterotrophs.Therefore it performs photosynthesis and consumes insects for its food hence it is known as a partial heterotroph.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

Insectivorous plants are partial heterotrophs whereas other plants are autotrophs. The insectivorous plants are partially dependent on insects to derive nitrogen, therefore are called carnivorous. Other plants can prepare their own food by the process called photosynthesis.