Biology Prefix and Suffix

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in biology?

• Opposite of

• Above or more than

• Below or less than

• Equal to

Give an example of a suffix commonly used in biology.

• -ide

• -ine

• -ase

• -ose

Explain the meaning of the prefix 'macro-' in biological terms.

• Middle or average size

• Large or on a large scale

• Microscopic or invisible to the naked eye

• Small or on a small scale

How does the suffix '-logy' change the meaning of a word in biology?

• It signifies the smell of a particular subject within the field of biology.

• It indicates the color of a particular subject within the field of biology.

• It indicates the study or science of a particular subject within the field of biology.

• It represents the taste of a particular subject within the field of biology.

Provide a biological term that includes the prefix 'anti-'.

• antibody

• antifreeze

• antibiotic

• antivirus

What is the significance of the suffix '-ase' in biological terms?

• Enzyme

• Nucleotide

• Protein

• Molecule

Define the prefix 'poly-' in the context of biology.

• Single

• Tri

• Many or much

• Bi

Can you give an example of a biological term with the suffix '-phobia'?

• technophobia

• arachnophobia

• hydrophobia

• bibliophobia

What does the prefix 'endo-' indicate in biology?

• Before or prior to

• Above or beyond

• Inside or within

• Outside or external

Why are prefixes and suffixes important in understanding biological terminology?

• Biological terms are always self-explanatory without prefixes and suffixes

• Prefixes and suffixes have no impact on understanding biological terminology

• Prefixes and suffixes provide clues about the meaning of biological terms.

• Prefixes and suffixes complicate the understanding of biological terms