Question

Boojho is confused. If the pitcher plant is green and carries out photosynthesis, then why does it feed on insects?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Pitcher plant contains chlorophyll, hence it can do photosynthesis and prepare its own food. Pitcher plant grows in swamps, bogs areas where the soil is deficient in nitrogen mineral. So it traps the insect and utilize their proteins die to nitrogen deficiency. Therefore its an insectivorous plant. Pitcher plant can live without insect but it would be more healthier if it traps insects for nutrition.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

The pitcher plant grow in soil which do not contain sufficient nitrogen mineral. The  pitcher plant is green and carry out photosynthesis to obtain a part of the food required by it.  So, it feeds on insects to obtain the nitrogen needed for its growth.

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