Carnivorous Plants Have Evolved Mechanisms That Trap and Digest Small

question 81

Multiple Choice

Carnivorous plants have evolved mechanisms that trap and digest small animals. The products of this digestion are used to supplement the plant's supply of

• A) energy.
• B) carbohydrates.
• C) lipids and steroids.
• D) minerals.
• E) water.

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Definitions:

Poisson Process

A stochastic process that models the occurrence of events in fixed intervals of time or space with a constant mean rate that is independent of the last event.

Poisson Distribution

A probability distribution that measures the likelihood of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space.

Post Office

A public department responsible for mail collection, delivery, and other postal services.

At Least 10

A term describing a scenario where the number in question is not less than 10, implying a minimum count or threshold.