Question

Why does a pitcher plant eat
insects, when it is capable of carrying
out photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Answer:

A pitcher plant feeds on insects to obtain essential amino acids and nitrogen. EXPLANATION: Pitcher plants like all plants, have green leaves with chlorophyll. Their main source of nutrition is the glucose produced through photosynthesis.

Answer 2

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Pitcher plant contains chlorophyll and hence carry out photosynthesis to obtain their food. But they do not get nitrogen from the soil. So they feed on insects to obtain nitrogen required for their growth.

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