Week 5 Assignment: Prefixes and Suffixes in Science

What is the meaning of the prefix 'Uni-' and give an example of how it is used in science.

• 'Uni-' means 'one' or 'single'. Example: Unicellular - an organism made of a single cell.

• 'Uni-' means 'many'. Example: Unicellular - an organism made of many cells.

• 'Uni-' means 'without'. Example: Unicellular - an organism without cells.

• 'Uni-' means 'double'. Example: Unicellular - an organism made of two cells.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-synthesis' and give an example of how it is used in science.

• '-synthesis' means 'to make' or 'to put together'. Example: Photosynthesis - the process by which plants make food using sunlight.

• '-synthesis' means 'to break down'. Example: Photosynthesis - the process by which plants break down food using sunlight.

• '-synthesis' means 'to transport'. Example: Photosynthesis - the process by which plants transport water using sunlight.

• '-synthesis' means 'to absorb'. Example: Photosynthesis - the process by which plants absorb minerals using sunlight.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'Photo-' and give an example of how it is used in science.

• 'Photo-' means 'light'. Example: Photosynthesis - the process by which plants use light to make food.

• 'Photo-' means 'sound'. Example: Photophone - a device that transmits sound using sound waves.

• 'Photo-' means 'water'. Example: Photohydration - the process of plants absorbing water.

• 'Photo-' means 'heat'. Example: Photothermal - the process by which plants use heat to make food.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'Chemo-' and give an example of how it is used in science.

• 'Chemo-' means 'chemical'. Example: Chemotherapy - treatment using chemicals.

• 'Chemo-' means 'heat'. Example: Chemograph - a device for measuring temperature.

• 'Chemo-' means 'light'. Example: Chemoluminescence - emission of light by a chemical reaction.

• 'Chemo-' means 'sound'. Example: Chemophone - a device that produces sound using chemicals.

What is the meaning of the prefix or suffix '-Therm' or 'Therm-' and give an example of how it is used in science.

• 'Therm-' means 'heat'. Example: Thermometer - an instrument for measuring temperature.

• 'Therm-' means 'light'. Example: Thermometer - an instrument for measuring brightness.

• 'Therm-' means 'sound'. Example: Thermometer - an instrument for measuring sound levels.

• 'Therm-' means 'pressure'. Example: Thermometer - an instrument for measuring pressure.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-lysis' and give an example of how it is used in science.

• '-lysis' means 'to break down' or 'destruction'. Example: Hemolysis - the destruction of red blood cells.

• '-lysis' means 'to create' or 'formation'. Example: Hemolysis - the formation of red blood cells.

• '-lysis' means 'to transport' or 'movement'. Example: Hemolysis - the movement of red blood cells.

• '-lysis' means 'to join together' or 'fusion'. Example: Hemolysis - the fusion of red blood cells.

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