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A plant that has both autotrophic and heterotrophic mode of nutrition

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Terms:** - First, we need to understand the two modes of nutrition mentioned in the question: autotrophic and heterotrophic. - Autotrophic plants are those that can produce their own food through processes like photosynthesis. - Heterotrophic plants, on the other hand, cannot produce their own food and must obtain nutrients from other organisms. 2. **Identifying a Plant with Both Modes:** - We need to find a plant that exhibits both autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition. - An example of such a plant is the "pitcher plant." 3. **Characteristics of the Pitcher Plant:** - The pitcher plant is green and contains chlorophyll, allowing it to perform photosynthesis and produce its own food. - However, it grows in nitrogen-deficient soil, which limits its ability to obtain sufficient nitrogen for growth. 4. **Heterotrophic Behavior:** - To compensate for the lack of nitrogen, the pitcher plant has adapted to capture and digest insects. - This allows the plant to absorb nitrogen from the insects, fulfilling its nutritional needs through heterotrophic means. 5. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, the plant that has both autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition is the **pitcher plant**. ---
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