Plants, such as the Venus flytrap, produce chemical compounds that break down insects into substances that are usable by the plant. The chemical compounds are most likely which of the following?

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Question 1 options:

fats

enzymes

minerals

complex carbohydrates

Answer 1

The chemical compounds produced by plants like the Venus flytrap that break down insects are most likely enzymes. Enzymes are biological catalysts that facilitate biochemical reactions, including the digestion of protein and other organic matter in the insects.