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What is the meaning of the root 'anti-'?
What is the meaning of the root 'anti-'?
Which suffix indicates the presence of blood in a condition?
Which suffix indicates the presence of blood in a condition?
Identify the correct meaning of the prefix 'coel-'?
Identify the correct meaning of the prefix 'coel-'?
What does the prefix 'ecto-' represent?
What does the prefix 'ecto-' represent?
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Which term is derived from the root 'dendri-'?
Which term is derived from the root 'dendri-'?
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The root 'gamete-' is associated with which of the following?
The root 'gamete-' is associated with which of the following?
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What does the prefix 'homo-' signify?
What does the prefix 'homo-' signify?
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Which of the following prefixes means 'two or twice'?
Which of the following prefixes means 'two or twice'?
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Which of the following terms indicates a condition of excessive activity?
Which of the following terms indicates a condition of excessive activity?
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What is the best definition of the prefix 'amphi-'?
What is the best definition of the prefix 'amphi-'?
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Which term describes the act of cutting away something?
Which term describes the act of cutting away something?
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Identify the suffix that indicates inflammation.
Identify the suffix that indicates inflammation.
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Which of the following terms is related to the study of life forms?
Which of the following terms is related to the study of life forms?
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What does the prefix 'hemo-' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'hemo-' refer to in medical terminology?
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Which term relates to self-immune responses in the body?
Which term relates to self-immune responses in the body?
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Which root word refers to ancient forms of life or structures?
Which root word refers to ancient forms of life or structures?
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Which term refers to a condition characterized by the lack of red blood cells?
Which term refers to a condition characterized by the lack of red blood cells?
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What does the suffix '-algia' relate to?
What does the suffix '-algia' relate to?
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Which of the following terms describes a living organism that thrives in aquatic environments?
Which of the following terms describes a living organism that thrives in aquatic environments?
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What does the prefix 'dys-' typically denote in medical terminology?
What does the prefix 'dys-' typically denote in medical terminology?
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Identify the term that refers to an organism with a body structure that is different from others in its species.
Identify the term that refers to an organism with a body structure that is different from others in its species.
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Which prefix would you use to describe the process of cutting away or removal?
Which prefix would you use to describe the process of cutting away or removal?
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What term refers to the study of fabrics comprising cellular structures?
What term refers to the study of fabrics comprising cellular structures?
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Which term describes a reduction in the number of white blood cells?
Which term describes a reduction in the number of white blood cells?
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anemia
anemia
A condition where the blood has a decreased number of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
abnormal
abnormal
Not typical or standard; deviating from the normal or expected state.
adrenal
adrenal
Relating to the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys.
albumin
albumin
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fibromyalgia
fibromyalgia
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eukaryote
eukaryote
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appendicitis
appendicitis
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ecology
ecology
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a-, an-
a-, an-
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ab-
ab-
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-ase
-ase
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auto-
auto-
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bio-
bio-
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cata-
cata-
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-cyte
-cyte
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endo-
endo-
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amphi-
amphi-
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archae-
archae-
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decid-
decid-
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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.
