Biology Morphemes Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'a- / an-' mean?

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without, not

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Example of the prefix 'anti-'? Options: antibody, biology, cytoplasm, autotroph

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antibody

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cardi-

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heart

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Which suffix indicates an enzyme?

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-ase

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What does the prefix 'epi-' mean?

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upon, on

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Example of the root 'neuro-'? Options: pathogen, osteocyte, neuron, phagocyte

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neuron

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What does the suffix '-itis' signify?

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inflammation

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hetero-

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different

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Example of the suffix '-logy': dermatitis, pesticide, biology, hydrophobic

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biology

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phyll-

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leaf