Plants called sundews have rounded green leaves with many hair-like structures. The ends of these structures contain enzymes in
a sticky liquid that looks like nectar or moisture, as shown in the picture. The hairs do not react to dust or nonliving material but will bend inward when insects get caught in the sticky liquid. Sundews digest trapped insects over a period of a few days. Based on this information, what functions do the specialized leaves of sundews perform? A. Provide nutrients to the plant and respond to stimuli B. Release pollen to insects and perform photosynthesis C. Provide water to the plant and perfom photosynthesis D. Respond to stimuli and anchor the plant
A. Provide nutrients to the plant and respond to stimuli
Explanation:
The specialized leaves of sundews perform its function by providing nutrients to the plant and respond to stimuli because the leaves captured the insects on which the plant feeds and digestion of insects occur which releases nutrients that is needed by the plants for its growth and survival. These leaves respond to the stimuli by bending inward when the insects get caught in the sticky liquid so we can conclude that the leaves provides nutrients to the plant and respond to stimuli.
