Etymology

What is the etymology of the term 'photosynthesis' in the context of plant biology?

• Derived from Greek words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning putting together

• Derived from Latin words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning growth

• Derived from Greek words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning growth

• Derived from Latin words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning putting together

The term 'atom' is derived from which language and what does it mean?

• Latin, meaning indivisible

• Greek, meaning indivisible

• Latin, meaning small

• Greek, meaning small

In the context of chemistry, what is the etymology of the word 'acid'?

• Derived from Latin 'acidus' meaning sour

• Derived from Greek 'acidos' meaning bitter

• Derived from Latin 'acidos' meaning bitter

• Derived from Greek 'acidus' meaning sour

What is the origin of the term 'quantum' in quantum physics?

• Derived from Latin 'quantus' meaning how much

• Derived from Greek 'quantos' meaning how much

• Derived from Latin 'quantos' meaning quantity

• Derived from Greek 'quantus' meaning quantity

The word 'biology' is derived from which language and what does it mean?

• Greek, meaning study of life

• Latin, meaning study of life

• Greek, meaning study of nature

• Latin, meaning study of nature

What is the etymology of the term 'neuron' in neuroscience?

• Derived from Greek 'neuron' meaning sinew or tendon

• Derived from Latin 'neuron' meaning nerve

• Derived from Greek 'neuron' meaning nerve

• Derived from Latin 'neuron' meaning sinew or tendon

In physics, what is the origin of the term 'inertia'?

• Derived from Latin 'iners' meaning idle or lazy

• Derived from Greek 'iners' meaning active

• Derived from Latin 'iners' meaning active

• Derived from Greek 'iners' meaning idle or lazy

What is the etymology of the term 'ecosystem' in ecology?

• Derived from Greek 'oikos' meaning house and 'systema' meaning system

• Derived from Latin 'oikos' meaning house and 'systema' meaning system

• Derived from Greek 'oikos' meaning environment and 'systema' meaning structure

• Derived from Latin 'oikos' meaning environment and 'systema' meaning structure

The term 'genome' is derived from which language and what does it mean?

• Greek, meaning gene and chromosome

• Latin, meaning gene and chromosome

• Greek, meaning gene and body

• Latin, meaning gene and body

In the context of physics, what is the etymology of the word 'energy'?

• Derived from Greek 'energeia' meaning activity or operation

• Derived from Latin 'energia' meaning power

• Derived from Greek 'energia' meaning power

• Derived from Latin 'energeia' meaning activity or operation