Why are plants like the venus fly trap and pitcher plant carnivorous?

a. The need additional carbon than is present in the soil
b. They need additional protein than what is present in the soil
c. They need additional mineral nutrients than what is present in the soil
d. They need additional energy than what is present in the soil


Answer: c. They need additional mineral nutrients than what is present in the soil

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