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 separation

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

• Derived from Latin words 'photo' meaning dark and 'synthesis' meaning separation

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

• Greek, meaning indivisible

• Latin, meaning small

• Greek, meaning small

• Latin, meaning indivisible

What is the origin of the word 'biology' and what does it signify?

• Greek, meaning study of life

• Latin, meaning study of life

• Greek, meaning study of plants

• Latin, meaning study of plants

The word 'acid' comes from the Latin word 'acidus'. What does 'acidus' mean?

• Sour

• Bitter

• Sweet

• Salty

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

• Arabic, meaning ashes of the saltwort plant

• Greek, meaning base

• Latin, meaning bitter

• French, meaning sour

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

• Greek, meaning nerve

• Latin, meaning brain

• Greek, meaning brain

• Latin, meaning nerve

The term 'quantum' in physics is derived from which language and what does it mean?

• Latin, meaning how much

• Greek, meaning how much

• Latin, meaning small

• Greek, meaning small

What is the origin of the word 'geology' and what does it signify?

• Greek, meaning study of the Earth

• Latin, meaning study of the Earth

• Greek, meaning study of rocks

• Latin, meaning study of rocks

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

• Greek, meaning in yeast

• Latin, meaning in yeast

• Greek, meaning in sugar

• Latin, meaning in sugar

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

• Greek, meaning house and system

• Latin, meaning house and system

• Greek, meaning environment and system

• Latin, meaning environment and system