AP Biology Chapter 37 Campbell Reece Biology 8th Edition Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Hydroponic Culture | Plants are grown in mineral solutions without soil; Thus you are able to control the concentrations of the nutrients |
| Ammoniying Bacteria | Break down organic material, humus, and produce Ammonia |
| Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria | Convert atmospheric Nitrogen, N2, to NH3 |
| Nitrifying Bacteria | Change NH4+ into Nitrate, NO3-, for absorption in some plants |
| Denitrifying Bacteria | Convert NO3- into atmospheric N2 |
| Epiphyte | Nourishes itself but grows on another plant |
| Parasitic Plant | Absorbs sugars and minerals from their living hosts |
| Carnivorous Plant | Obtains some nitrogen and minerals from the bodies of animals |
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