Question

The ability of the Venus fly trap to capture insects
is due to
(a) specialised "muscle-like" cells
(b) chemical stimulation by the prey
(c) a passive process requiring no special ability
on the part of the plant
(d) rapid turgor pressure changes

Answer 1

Answer:

b) chemical stimulation by the pray

Answer 2

The ability of Venus flies to capture insect:

• Option “D” is correct i.e. rapid turgor pressure changes.

• The ability of the Venus flytrap to capture insects is due to rapid changes of turgor pressure.

• Venus flytrap has particular leaves to capture insects. The leaves have flying petiole and 2 toothed jaws. The upper surface of jaw comprises hairs. When an insect bites these hairs, there is a quick change in turgor pressure. This results in the closure of leaves and insects are confined.

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