10 Multiple Choice Questions on Nepenthes
1. What is the primary function of the pitcher in a Nepenthes plant?
To store water
To trap and digest insects
To produce flowers
To photosynthesize
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2. Where are Nepenthes plants primarily found?
North America
Europe
Southeast Asia
Australia
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3. Why did Nepenthes evolve to be carnivorous?
To scare away predators
To supplement their nutrient intake from poor soil
To compete with other plants
To trap larger animals
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4. What type of creatures are typically trapped by Nepenthes?
Birds and mammals
Insects and small animals
Snakes and reptiles
Trees and shrubs
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5. Which of the following is a mutualistic relationship associated with Nepenthes?
The plant attracts bees to pollinate its flowers
Tree shrews feed on the plant’s nectar and fertilize it with their waste
Frogs are used to transport seeds
Ants defend the plant from herbivores
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6. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Nepenthes pitcher?
Smooth, flat surface
Bright, slippery peristome to attract prey
Thick bark for protection
Large roots that store nutrients
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7. What is the primary nutrient Nepenthes gains from its prey?
Water
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
Oxygen
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8. What is the size range of Nepenthes pitchers?
1-2 inches
6-10 inches
1 foot or more
2-4 feet
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9. What does the lid of a Nepenthes pitcher do?
Protects the pitcher from direct sunlight
Prevents rainwater from diluting digestive fluids
Collects sunlight for photosynthesis
Attracts insects with its scent
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10. What is one of the main conservation threats to Nepenthes plants?
Excessive rainfall
Habitat loss and over-collection
Overgrazing by herbivores
Competition from other carnivorous plants
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