NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Insectivorous plants eat insects to fulfill their needs of
A
Energy
B
nitrogen,
C
potassium
D
calcium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Insectivorous plants usually grow on soil deficient in nitrogen. Hence, they feed on insects to meet their nitrogen deficiency. In insectivorous plants leaves are modified to trap insects. E.g., Drosera, venusflytrap, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Insects contain lots of protein and nucleic acids, and so provide a good source of nitrogen to whichever plants can catch them. Thus, plants catch insects not to get food, but to get extra nutrients. Think of insects as vitamin pills for carnivorous plants.

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