Understanding Hetero and Homo Prefixes

What does the prefix "homo-" mean?

• Different

• Same

• Opposite

• Large

What does the prefix "hetero-" mean?

• Same

• Different

• Equal

• Small

Which word uses the prefix "homo-" to mean "same"?

• Heterogeneous

• Homogeneous

• Heterotroph

• Heterozygous

Which prefix would you use to describe something that is made up of different parts?

• Homo-

• Hetero-

• Hyper-

• Hypo-

If a solution is described as "homogeneous," what does this mean about its composition?

• It is made of different substances that are easily seen.

• It is the same throughout.

• It contains only one element.

• It is a solid.

If a group is described as "heterogeneous," what does this mean?

• All members are the same.

• Members are different from each other.

• Members are related.

• Members are equal in number.

Which of the following best defines the prefix "homo-"?

• Many

• Same

• Different

• Before

Which of the following best defines the prefix "hetero-"?

• Same

• After

• Different

• Under

The word "heterozygous" contains the prefix "hetero-". What does this suggest about the alleles?

• The alleles are the same.

• The alleles are different.

• The alleles are missing.

• The alleles are dominant.

The word "homophone" contains the prefix "homo-". What does this suggest about the words?

• The words have the same sound.

• The words have different meanings.

• The words are spelled the same.

• The words are unrelated.