Consider the following statements 1 Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants which have modified leaves...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants which have modified leaves known as pitfall traps.

2. Carnivorous plants grow in a soil that has less nitrogen.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

Pitcher plants are several different carnivorous plants which have modified leaves known as pitfall traps—a prey-trapping mechanism featuring a deep cavity filled with digestive liquid. The traps of what are considered to be "true" pitcher plants are formed by specialized leaves. The plants attract and drown their prey with nectar. carnivorous ? plants get nitrogen from the insects ther eat.