Greek / Latin ROTW 14 BIO

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What is the study of living organisms called?

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Biology

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What do you call a written account of someone's life?

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Biography

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What is the root word in 'biology'?

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Bio, which means life.

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Is biology the study of rocks and minerals?

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False

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What does 'biodegradable' mean?

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Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria.

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What is the focus of biology?

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The study of living things, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution.

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What is an example of a living organism studied in biology?

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Animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms.

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What is the prefix 'bio-' commonly associated with?

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Life or living organisms.

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What is the difference between biology and biography?

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Biology is a science about living organisms; biography is a narrative of a person's life.

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What is an example of a field within biology?

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Zoology, which is the study of animals.