Biology Root Words

What is the meaning of the root word 'bio'?

• life

• water

• earth

• fire

What is the meaning of the root word 'carn'?

• flesh / meat

• water / liquid

• light / shine

• earth / soil

What is the meaning of the root word 'excret'?

• remove

• build

• cover

• join

What is the meaning of the root word 'gen / geno'?

• birth / origin

• water / sea

• light / shine

• earth / soil

What is the meaning of the root word 'herb'?

• plant

• animal

• stone

• water

What is the meaning of the root word 'homo'?

• same

• different

• man

• animal

What is the meaning of the root word 'hetero'?

• different

• same

• ancient

• fast

What is the meaning of the root word 'macro'?

• large

• small

• fast

• old

What is the meaning of the root word 'micro'?

• small

• large

• fast

• bright

What is the meaning of the root word 'mono'?

• one

• many

• fast

• blue