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Mineral Nutrition — BIO BOTANY STD 11 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11BIO BOTANYMineral Nutrition3 Marks
Question
Explain the mode of nutrition in pitcher plant.
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Answer

Pitcher is a modified leaf and contains digestive enzymes. Rim of the pitcher is provided with nectar glands and acts as an attractive lid. When insect is trapped proteolytic enzymes will digest the insect.

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