Flashcard #3

Front

What is the primary pigment involved in the manufacture of food?

Back

Chlorophyll

Front

Name two types of grafting techniques used in horticulture.

Back

Whip (tongue) and side-tongue grafting

Front

What percentage of water do flowers typically contain?

Back

90 percent

Front

Which spring bulb flowers may be harvested in the bud stage?

Back

Tulips, daffodils, and iris

Front

What type of center line does a symmetrical design appear the same on each side of?

Back

Vertical center line

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

Define chloroplast.

Back

An organelle found in plant cells that conducts photosynthesis.

Front

What is the role of cellular respiration in plants?

Back

It is the process by which plants convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Front

What is grafting in horticulture?

Back

A technique where tissues of plants are joined together to continue their growth.

Front

What is the significance of water content in flowers?

Back

Water content affects the freshness, longevity, and overall health of flowers.