The Venus fly trap gains nitrogen from insects because it

  1. has no roots
  2. needs protein for energy only
  3. grows in nitrogen-poor soils
  4. cannot photosynthesise
Answer

C) grows in nitrogen-poor soils

Digestion supplies nitrogen compounds. AS & A Level Biology · Topic 15 Control and Coordination · 15.2 Control and coordination in plants

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