Biological Prefixes and Suffixes
Grade 11 Science worksheet exploring common biological prefixes and suffixes, their meanings, and application in scientific terminology.
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Biological Prefixes and Suffixes
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of common biological prefixes and suffixes.
Match each prefix with its correct meaning.
1. "Bio-"
a. Above or upon
2. "Homo-"
b. Life
3. "Hyper-"
c. Same
4. "Epi-"
d. Above, excessive
Complete each sentence with the correct biological term, using your knowledge of suffixes.
1. The study of living organisms is called .
2. A condition of low blood sugar is known as hypo .
3. The inflammation of the appendix is called appendi .
1. Which prefix means 'within' or 'inner'?
Exo-
Endo-
Peri-
Inter-
2. The suffix '-cyte' refers to what?
Bone
Blood
Cell
Muscle
1. Explain how understanding prefixes and suffixes can help you decipher the meaning of new biological terms.
1. The prefix 'micro-' means large.
True
False
2. The suffix '-lysis' refers to creation or synthesis.
True
False