Plant Science Unit 1 Review

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot make their own food and must obtain energy from external sources.

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What are carnivores?

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Heterotrophs that eat other heterotrophs, such as lions.

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What is turf production?

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The production of sod used for sporting fields and other applications.

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What is horticulture?

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The production and use of plants for food, comfort, and beauty.

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What kingdom do mushrooms, yeasts, and molds belong to?

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Fungi.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that can make their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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What is pomology?

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The branch of botany that deals with the cultivation and production of fruit.

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What is olericulture?

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The branch of horticulture that deals with the cultivation of vegetables.

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What is floriculture?

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The cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens and for the floral industry.