Biology Prefixes and Roots

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What is the meaning of the root 'anti-'?

Before

Against (correct)

Without

Up, back, again

Which suffix indicates the presence of blood in a condition?

-itis

-algia

-ectomy

-emia (correct)

Identify the correct meaning of the prefix 'coel-'?

Skin

Here, together

Cell

Cavity (correct)

What does the prefix 'ecto-' represent?

Outer Signup and view all the answers

Which term is derived from the root 'dendri-'?

Dendrology Signup and view all the answers

The root 'gamete-' is associated with which of the following?

Egg or sperm Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'homo-' signify?

Same Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prefixes means 'two or twice'?

di- Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms indicates a condition of excessive activity?

hyperactivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the best definition of the prefix 'amphi-'?

both ends or all sides Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the act of cutting away something?

appendectomy Signup and view all the answers

Identify the suffix that indicates inflammation.

-itis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is related to the study of life forms?

ecology Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'hemo-' refer to in medical terminology?

blood Signup and view all the answers

Which term relates to self-immune responses in the body?

autoimmune Signup and view all the answers

Which root word refers to ancient forms of life or structures?

archae- Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a condition characterized by the lack of red blood cells?

Anemia Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-algia' relate to?

Condition of pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describes a living organism that thrives in aquatic environments?

Aquatic Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'dys-' typically denote in medical terminology?

Poor or defective functioning Signup and view all the answers

Identify the term that refers to an organism with a body structure that is different from others in its species.

Heterozygous Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix would you use to describe the process of cutting away or removal?

-ectomy Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the study of fabrics comprising cellular structures?

Histology Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a reduction in the number of white blood cells?

Leukopenia Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefixes and Roots in Biology

a-, an-: Not, without (e.g., anemia)
ab-: Away from (e.g., abnormal)
abscic-, abscis-: Cut off (e.g., abscission)
acu-: Needle, sharp (e.g., acupuncture)
ad-, af-: To, toward (e.g., adrenal, afferent)
alb-: White (e.g., albumin)
-algia: Pain (e.g., fibromyalgia)
amphi-: Both ends or all sides (e.g., amphibious)
ana-: Up, back, again (e.g., anagram)
ante-: Before, forward (e.g., antebrachium)
anti-: Against (e.g., antitoxin)
aqua-, aque-: Water (e.g., aquatic)
archae-: Ancient (e.g., archaeopteryx)
arthr-: Joint (e.g., arthritis)
-ase: Enzyme (e.g., lactase)
atmo-: Vapor, breath, air (e.g., atmosphere)
aud-, audio-: To hear, sound, hearing (e.g., audiology)
auto-: Self (e.g., autoimmune)
bi-: Two or twice (e.g., biceps)
bio-: Life (e.g., biology)
blast-: That which will germinate (e.g., blastula)
brachi-: Arm (e.g., brachial)
carcine-: Cancer (e.g., carcinogen)
card-: Heart (e.g., cardiology)
carn-: Meat (e.g., carnivore)
-caryo-, -karyo-: Nucleus of a cell (e.g., eukaryote)
cata-: Down (e.g., catalyst)
centi-: Hundred (e.g., centimeter)
cephalo-: Head (e.g., cephalothorax)
chloro-: Green (e.g., chloroplast)
chromo-: Color (e.g., chromatography)
-cide: Kill(ing) (e.g., insecticide)
coel-: Cavity (e.g., coelom)
com-, con-: With, together (e.g., community)
-costa: Rib (e.g., intercostal)
-cyst: Capsule (e.g., nematocyst)
-cyto-, -cyte: Cell (e.g., leukocyte)
dec-: Ten (e.g., deciliter)
decid-: To cut off (e.g., deciduous)
dendr-: Tree (e.g., dendrite)
derm-: Skin (e.g., dermatitis)
dent-, -dont-: Tooth (e.g., denture, orthodontist)
di-: Two (e.g., diatomic)
dis-, dys-: Ill or bad (e.g., disease)
dors-: Back (e.g., dorsal)
eco-: Habitat or household (e.g., ecology)
ecto-: Outer (e.g., ectoderm)
-ectomy: Cutting, removal (e.g., appendectomy)
-edema: Swelling (e.g., edema)
-emia: Blood (e.g., anemia)
endo-: Inner (e.g., endoderm)
enter-: Intestine (e.g., enteric)
epi-: On, at, or beside (e.g., epidermis)
erythro-: Red (e.g., erythrocyte)
eu-: True (e.g., eukaryote)
ex-: Out (e.g., exterior)
-fer: Bearer (e.g., transfer)
fibri-: Hair-like (e.g., fibril)
flagel: Whip (e.g., flagellum)
flor-: Flower (e.g., floral)
gamete-: Egg or sperm (e.g., gametogenesis)
gastro-: Stomach (e.g., gastroenteritis)
-gen: Producing (e.g., antigen)
geo-: Earth (e.g., geography)
gluco-: Sweet (e.g., glucose)
graph-: Write, draw, record (e.g., graphic)
gymno-: Naked (e.g., gymnosperm)
hapl-: Single (e.g., haploid)
hemo-, hema-, hem-: Blood (e.g., hemoglobin)
hepato-: Liver (e.g., hepatitis)
herb-: Non-woody plant (e.g., herbarium)
hetero-: Other, different (e.g., heterozygous)
hist-: Tissue (e.g., histology)
homo-, homeo-: Same (e.g., homozygous)
hydr-, hydro-: Fluid (e.g., hydrogenase)
hyper-: Above or excessive (e.g., hyperactivity)
hypo-: Below or not enough (e.g., hypothyroidism)
-ia, -iasis: Disease (e.g., pneumonia)
ichthys-: Fish (e.g., ichthyology)
inter-: Between (e.g., interspecies)
intra-: Within (e.g., intraspecific)
iso-: Same (e.g., isotonic)
-itis: Inflammation of (e.g., appendicitis)
kilo-: Thousand (e.g., kilogram)

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Test your knowledge of prefixes and roots commonly used in biology. This quiz covers various terms and their meanings, helping you understand biological concepts more deeply. Perfect for students looking to enhance their vocabulary and comprehension in biology.