Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2004

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    Nepenthes is a

    A)  primary producer           

    B)  consumer

    C)  Both [a] and [b]              

    D)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Nepenthes (pitcher plant) is an insectivorous plant, which is found in marshy areas. Pitcher plants synthesize their own food by the process of photosynthesis because they have green leaves, which help in making food during  the presence of sunlight. But in the absence of sunlight and for nitrogen these plant act as the predator. Therefore, Nepenthes is both primary producer and consumer.


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