Biology Prefixes Suffixes And Roots Quiz 1
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Match the prefix hydr- with its meaning
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Green
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Water
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Light
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Cell
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Take this quiz to practice using prefixes, suffixes and roots that are commonly found in biology
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Match the prefix homo- with its meaning
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Same; alike
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White
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Water
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Over, above, excess
Correct Answer
A. Same; alikeExplanation
The prefix "homo-" means "same; alike". This prefix is commonly used in words like "homogeneous" or "homosexual" to indicate similarity or sameness. It is not related to the meanings "white", "water", or "over, above, excess".Rate this question:
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Match the prefix micro- with its meaning
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Large; enlarged
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Small, minute
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Dissolution
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Different
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A. Small, minuteExplanation
The prefix "micro-" refers to something that is small or minute in size. It is commonly used in words like "microscopic" or "microorganism" to indicate something that is very tiny or miniature.Rate this question:
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Match the prefix hyper- with its meaning
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Small, minute
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Over, above, excess
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Lacking, none
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Write or draw
Correct Answer
A. Over, above, excessExplanation
The prefix "hyper-" means over, above, or excess. It is commonly used to indicate an excessive or exaggerated state of something. For example, in words like "hyperactive" or "hypertension," the prefix "hyper-" implies an excessive level of activity or blood pressure. Therefore, the correct match for the prefix "hyper-" is over, above, excess.Rate this question:
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Match the prefix pre- with its meaning
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White
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Condition, state
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Particle
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Before, ahead of time
Correct Answer
A. Before, ahead of timeExplanation
The prefix "pre-" means "before" or "ahead of time." It is used to indicate that something occurs or exists before a particular time or event. In this case, the prefix "pre-" is matched with its meaning "before, ahead of time."Rate this question:
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Match the prefix photo- with its meaning
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Light
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Skin
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Leaf
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Small
Correct Answer
A. LightExplanation
The prefix "photo-" is commonly used to refer to light. In this context, "light" can be understood as the opposite of darkness or the presence of illumination. Therefore, when the prefix "photo-" is added to a word, it usually indicates a connection to light or something related to light.Rate this question:
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Match the prefix exo- with its meaning
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Within; inside
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White
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Between, among
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Without; outside
Correct Answer
A. Without; outsideExplanation
The prefix "exo-" means "without; outside".Rate this question:
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Match the prefix gene- with its meaning
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Between among
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Origin, birth
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Same alike
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Green
Correct Answer
A. Origin, birthExplanation
The prefix "gene-" is matched with the meaning "origin, birth" because the prefix "gene-" is commonly used in words related to birth and origin, such as "genealogy" (the study of family history) and "genesis" (the origin or beginning of something). The prefix "gene-" is not related to the meanings "between among," "same alike," or "green," so these options are incorrect.Rate this question:
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Match the prefix intra- with its meaning
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Small, minute
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Large; enlarged
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Storeroom; chamber
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Inside
Correct Answer
A. InsideExplanation
The prefix "intra-" means "inside".Rate this question:
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Match the suffix -ism with its meaning
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Over, above, excess
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Under, beneath, below
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A state or condition
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Within, inside
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A. A state or conditionExplanation
The suffix -ism refers to a state or condition. This means that when a word ends with -ism, it indicates that it is related to a particular state or condition. For example, the word "capitalism" refers to the state or condition of an economic system where private individuals or corporations own and control the means of production. Similarly, the word "socialism" refers to the state or condition of a political and economic theory advocating for collective or government ownership and control of the means of production.Rate this question:
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Match the prefix ov- with its meaning
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Inside
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Before, ahead of time
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Egg
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Leaf
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A. EggExplanation
The prefix "ov-" is matched with the meaning "egg." This is because the prefix "ov-" is commonly used to refer to eggs or ovum in various scientific terms, such as "ovary" or "oviparous." Therefore, "egg" is the correct meaning for the prefix "ov-."Rate this question:
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Match the suffix -synthesis with its meaning
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Dissolution
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White
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To put together
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Carbon
Correct Answer
A. To put togetherExplanation
The suffix -synthesis means "to put together." The other options, dissolution, white, and carbon, do not match this meaning. Dissolution means to break apart or dissolve, white is a color, and carbon is a chemical element. Therefore, the correct answer is "to put together."Rate this question:
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Match the prefix inter- with its meaning
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Before, ahead of time
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Carbon
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Transmission: carrying
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Between , among
Correct Answer
A. Between , amongExplanation
The prefix "inter-" is used to indicate something that occurs between or among things. It is not related to the other options provided such as "before, ahead of time" or "carbon" or "transmission: carrying". Therefore, the correct answer is "between, among".Rate this question:
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Match the prefix a- with its meaning
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Lacking; none
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Condition, state
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Eat
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White
Correct Answer
A. Lacking; noneExplanation
The prefix "a-" is commonly used to indicate the absence or lack of something. It can also mean "none" in certain contexts. Therefore, when we match this prefix with its meaning, "lacking; none" is the correct choice as it accurately represents the meaning of the prefix "a-".Rate this question:
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Match the prefix macro- with its meaning
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Small
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Same; alike
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Large; enlarged
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Different
Correct Answer
A. Large; enlargedExplanation
The prefix "macro-" is commonly used to indicate something large or enlarged. This matches with the given meaning "large; enlarged".Rate this question:
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Match the prefix endo- with its meaning
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Within; inside
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Without; outside
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Before, ahead of time
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Lacking; none
Correct Answer
A. Within; insideExplanation
The prefix "endo-" is used to indicate something that is within or inside. It is commonly used in medical terms to refer to something that is located or occurring within a particular organ or structure. For example, endoscopy is a medical procedure that involves using a flexible tube with a camera to examine the inside of a person's body. Therefore, the correct meaning for the prefix "endo-" is within or inside.Rate this question:
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Match the prefix cyt- with its meaning
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Storeroom; chamber
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Cell
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Green
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Carbon
Correct Answer
A. CellExplanation
The prefix "cyt-" is commonly used in biology and refers to "cell". This is because the word "cyt-" is derived from the Greek word "kytos" which means "cell". Therefore, when we see the prefix "cyt-" in a word, it usually indicates that it is related to cells or cellular structures.Rate this question:
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Match the prefix carb- with its meaning
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Carbon
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Water
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Over, above, excess
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Skin
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Eat
Correct Answer
A. CarbonExplanation
The prefix "carb-" is matched with the meaning "carbon" because "carbon" is a chemical element that is often associated with compounds related to organic chemistry. This prefix is commonly used in words like "carbohydrate" (a compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen) and "carbonate" (a compound containing the carbonate ion, which is made up of carbon and oxygen). Therefore, "carbon" is the correct match for the prefix "carb-".Rate this question:
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Match the prefix cell- with its meaning
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The fluid of a cell
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Under, beneath, less
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Storeroom; chamber
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White
Correct Answer
A. Storeroom; chamberExplanation
The prefix "cell-" is matched with the meaning "storeroom; chamber". This is because the prefix "cell-" is commonly used to refer to a small enclosed space or compartment, similar to a storeroom or chamber. It does not match with the other meanings provided, such as "the fluid of a cell", "under, beneath, less", or "white".Rate this question:
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Match the prefix hypo- with its meaning
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Over, above, excess
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Under, beneath, less
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Lacking, none
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Skin
Correct Answer
A. Under, beneath, lessExplanation
The prefix hypo- is commonly used to indicate something that is under, beneath, or less than the normal or expected level. It is opposite to the prefix hyper-, which signifies excessive or above the normal level. Therefore, the correct match for hypo- is under, beneath, less.Rate this question:
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Match the suffix -phyll with its meaning
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Cell
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Leaf
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Green
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Small
Correct Answer
A. LeafExplanation
The suffix -phyll is matched with the meaning "leaf". This is because -phyll is derived from the Greek word "phyllon" which means leaf. Therefore, when -phyll is added as a suffix to a word, it indicates that it is related to or has the characteristics of a leaf.Rate this question:
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Match the suffix -plast with its meaning
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Before, ahead of time
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Lacking;none
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Particle
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The fluid of a cell
Correct Answer
A. ParticleExplanation
The suffix -plast is matched with the meaning "particle".Rate this question:
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