The ability of the Venus flytrap to capture insects is due to:
- Chemical stimulation by the prey
- A passive process requiring no special ability on the part of the plant
- Specialized "muscle-like" cells
- Rapid turgor pressure changes
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The Venus flytrap has specialized cells that can rapidly change their turgor pressure in response to physical stimulation, such as when an insect triggers the plant's sensitive hairs by touching them. This causes the trap to close and capture the prey. It's a fascinating example of a plant's adaptation for capturing and digesting insects.
So, the correct option is (D): Rapid turgor pressure changes
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Concepts Used:
Mineral Nutrition
The naturally occurring inorganic nutrient found in the soil and food that is necessary for the proper functioning of animal and plant bodies is defined as nutrition. Minerals are vital elements essential for the body.
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Role of Nutrients:
- Balancing function
- Maintenance of osmotic pressure
- Influencing the pH of the cell sap
- Construction of the plant body
- Catalysis of the biochemical reaction
- Effects of Toxicity