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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321885326
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 32, Problem 4TYK
By trapping insects, carnivorous plants obtain ______, which they need ______. (Choose the best answer.)
a. water p because they live in dry soil
b. nitrogen p to make sugar
c. phosphorus p to make protein
d. nitrogen p to make protein
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