Biology Digestion/Nutrition ETEA 2022
PMDC Verified Question 22 of 48
Which one of the following is not a carnivorous plant?
A
Pitcher plant
B
Sundew
C
Butterworts
D
Money plant
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option D: Money plant
Concept:

Carnivorous plants have adapted to grow in nitrogen-deficient soils by trapping and digesting small insects or animals to supplement their nitrogen supply.

Formula:

N/A

Solution:

  • Pitcher plants (e.g., Sarracenia), Sundew (Drosera), and Butterworts (Pinguicula) possess specialized leaves to trap and digest prey.
  • The Money plant (Epipremnum aureum) is a standard autotrophic vine that absorbs all its mineral requirements directly from the soil and does not exhibit any carnivorous adaptations.


Why other options are incorrect:

Options A, B, and C are all well-known examples of true carnivorous plants.

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