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ATo get sunlight
BTo make chlorophyll
CTo get extra water
DTo get minerals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. To get minerals
Carnivorous plants grow where soil minerals are scarce and digest prey for nitrogen and phosphorus.
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