Bio Flashcard

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What does the Greek root 'bio' mean?

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life

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What is the root word in 'life'?

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bio

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What is the study of life called?

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biology

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Who is a scientist that studies living organisms?

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biologist

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What does the prefix 'auto' in 'autobiography' mean?

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self

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What does 'graph' mean in the context of 'autobiography'?

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write

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What is the term for the scientific study of living organisms and their interactions?

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biology

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What is the difference between a biologist and a biochemist?

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A biologist studies living organisms, while a biochemist studies the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.

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What is an example of a field that applies biology?

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Medicine, environmental science, or ecology.

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What does the term 'biome' refer to?

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A large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.