Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 35 - Plant Nutrition - 35.5 - Carnivorous and Parasitic Plants Obtain Nutrients in Unique Ways - 35.5 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 762: 1

Answer

Carnivorous plants "attack" and then capture animals, digest their proteins, and then absorb the amino acids that are then released. The primary nutrient they acquire is nitrogen.

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Carnivorous plants "attack" and then capture animals, digest their proteins, and then absorb the amino acids that are then released. The primary nutrient they acquire is nitrogen.
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