Bio Terms #1

Question 0

Meter

Answer 0

Measurement, Ex. Spirometer- Measures inhalation & exhalation Sphygmomanometer -Measures blood pressure

Question 1

Deca-, Deci-

Answer 1

10, Dekameter- 10 meters, Deciliter- 10 liters

Question 2

Centi-

Answer 2

100, Ex. Centigrams- 100 grams

Question 3

Kilo-, Mili-

Answer 3

1000, Ex. Kilogram- 1000 grams, Milliliter- 1000th of a liter

Question 4

Re-

Answer 4

Again, Ex. Reproduce-Produce again

Question 5

Micro-

Answer 5

Small, Ex. Microsporangia- Small spore carriers (male), Microbiology- Study of microbes (bacteria, viruses, etc)

Question 6

-logy

Answer 6

Study of science of, Ex. Mycology- Study of fungi, Virology- Study of viruses

Question 7

Stas, stat

Answer 7

Unchanging, Ex. Homeostasis- Unchanging chemical conditions in healthy organisms

Question 8

Pseudo-

Answer 8

False, Ex. Pseudocoelomate- False body cavity (between ecto- & endoderm, Pseudopodium- False foot (found in amoeba’s)

Question 9

Zo

Answer 9

Animal, Ex. Zoology- Study of animals

Question 10

Stom-,Ora

Answer 10

Mouth, Ex. Stomata- Hole of mouth in leaves allowing gas exchange (O2 & CO2,) Oral Cavity- Mouth space

Question 11

-cide

Answer 11

Kill, Ex. Her acid

Question 12

Ectomo-, Insect

Answer 12

Insect, Ex. Entomologist- Insect studier, Insectivore- Insect eater

Question 13

Hem-

Answer 13

Blood, Ex. Hemorrhage- Bleed heavily

Question 14

Hepato-

Answer 14

Liver, Ex. Hepatitis- Inflammation of the liver