Macromolecule Prefix/Suffix Review

What does the suffix -ate mean?

• breakdown downward:

• verb form-the act of

• large:

• sugar:

What does the prefix -cata mean?

• one, single:

• three:

• verb form-the act of

• breakdown downward:

What does the prefix -di mean?

• two/ through or across

• verb form-the act of

• breakdown downward:

• one, single:

What does the prefix -hydro mean?

• large

• water

• one

• sugar

What does the prefix -macro mean?

• ate

• one, single

• large

• three

What does the prefix -mono mean?

• standing, places

• one, single

• loosen

• three

What does the prefix -solve mean?

• loosen. free

• standing, places

• three

• breakdown

What does the suffix -stasis mean?

• water

• the act of

• three

• standing, placed

What does the prefix sacchar mean?

• loosen

• sugar

• through or across

• three

What is the suffix of the word carbohydate?

• carb

• hyd

• ate

• hydrate