Vocab Quiz #20

In a science class, Liam learned about prefixes in biology. What does the prefix "tach-" mean, as in tachycardia?

• Tendon

• Treatment

• Rapid fast

• Heat

In a chemistry class, James is asked about the molecule methane, which has a single carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms. He recalls that the prefix for the number of hydrogen atoms is "tetra-". What does "tetra-" refer to in this context?

• Three

• Four

• Heat

• Hair

After undergoing a series of treatments for her condition, Ava realized the importance of the suffix "-therapy". What does "-therapy" signify in medical terms?

• Instrument that cuts

• Poison

• Treatment

• Tonsil

During a science fair, Grace presented a project on 'Thermodynamics'. The prefix "therm-" in 'Thermodynamics' is associated with which term?

• Tendon

• Heat

• Clot, thrombus

• Poison

During a biology class, Evelyn asked, 'What does the term "thromb-" refer to when we talk about blood components?'

• Clot, thrombus

• Tonsil

• Poison

• Across, over, beyond

In a biology class, Emma is learning about surgical instruments and comes across the term 'microtome'. She is curious about what the suffix '-tome' means. Which option correctly explains this suffix?

• Tendon

• Treatment

• Instrument that cuts

• Tonsil

When Avery talks about the transcontinental railroad, what does the prefix "trans-" signify in this context?

• Three

• Hair

• Across, over, beyond

• Poison

Harper is organizing a triathlon. How many types of sports activities does the prefix "tri-" in "triathlon" denote?

• Four

• Three

• Heat

• Hair

During a science fair, Anika presented a project on the significance of the prefix "trich-". According to her research, what does "trich-" primarily relate to?

• Tendon

• Treatment

• Hair

• Poison