Biology Prefix Test - 33

25 Questions | By John_Mitchell_WV | Last updated: Nov 15, 2017 | Total Attempts: 54

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Questions and Answers

1.

What does the suffix -form mean?
- A.
  
  Beak
- B.
  
  Hard
- C.
  
  Liquid
- D.
  
  Shape
2.

What does the suffix -plect mean?
- A.
  
  Deep
- B.
  
  Focus
- C.
  
  To Braid
- D.
  
  Of the Eye
3.

Abyss means a sheath of hair.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

What does the prefix appendi mean?
- A.
  
  Addition
- B.
  
  Focus
- C.
  
  Stone
- D.
  
  Wood
5.

Capi means _____.
- A.
  
  A Feather
- B.
  
  Hair
- C.
  
  Hard
- D.
  
  Liquid
6.

What does coleo means a sheath.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

What does dura mean?
- A.
  
  Beak
- B.
  
  Free will
- C.
  
  Hard
- D.
  
  Stone
8.

Foca means_____.
- A.
  
  Vinegar
- B.
  
  Rest
- C.
  
  Focus
- D.
  
  Air
9.

Gulla means ______.
- A.
  
  Addition
- B.
  
  Of the Magical
- C.
  
  Throat
- D.
  
  Wood
10.

What does hylo means wood.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Lapid means_____.
- A.
  
  Glue
- B.
  
  Rest
- C.
  
  Moth
- D.
  
  Stone
- E.
  
  Light
12.

The prefix magic means to dwell or live together.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Metamorphosis means to _____.
- A.
  
  To change
- B.
  
  To dwell together
- C.
  
  To swell
- D.
  
  To turn to stone
- E.
  
  To turn to liquid
14.

Nautic is prefix that means wine.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

What does the prefix ophthal mean?
- A.
  
  A Sheath
- B.
  
  Of the Eye
- C.
  
  Of the Magical
- D.
  
  Of the Stone
- E.
  
  Of the Liver
- F.
  
  Of the Heart
16.

The percardium is a membrane which surrounds the heart.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

A plume of volcanic ash was seen over Mount St. Helens. What was the shape of the plume?
- A.
  
  A Stone
- B.
  
  An Eye
- C.
  
  A Feather
- D.
  
  A Cloud
- E.
  
  A Sphere
18.

The prefix quiet means to dwell or rest in a still place.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Lobsters and other arthropods have a rostrum or _____.
- A.
  
  Beak
- B.
  
  Eye
- C.
  
  Gullet
- D.
  
  Throat
- E.
  
  Anus
20.

Which phase of matter would be used in a serological test?
- A.
  
  Gas
- B.
  
  Liquid
- C.
  
  Plasma
- D.
  
  Sold
21.

The prefix spont means live together.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

The prefix symbio means_____.
- A.
  
  A sheath
- B.
  
  Dwell or Live Together
- C.
  
  Stone
- D.
  
  Wood
- E.
  
  Life apart
23.

Tinea means to knead dough.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

Undecin is the number 114
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

What does the prefix vin mean?
- A.
  
  A feather
- B.
  
  Hard
- C.
  
  Copper compounds
- D.
  
  Wine
- E.
  
  Wood

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