AIPMT PRELIMS2005Botany-Plant Physiology
AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Botany Plant Movements MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The ability of the venus flytrap to capture insects is due to:
A
chemical stimulation by the prey
B
a passive process requiring no special ability on the part of the plant
C
specialized 'muscle-like' cells
D
rapid turgor pressure changes
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The venus flytrap captures insects through rapid changes in turgor pressure, which allows the trap to close quickly when triggered.
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