Biology Prefix and Suffix Mastery
A Grade 12 science worksheet focusing on common biological prefixes and suffixes, enhancing vocabulary and understanding of complex biological terms.
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Biology Prefix and Suffix Mastery
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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 and their meanings.
1. What does the prefix 'endo-' typically mean in biological terms?
Outside
Within or inner
Above
Below
2. The suffix '-itis' in medical terms usually indicates:
A tumor
Inflammation
Hardening
Pain
3. The prefix 'hyper-' means or excessive.
4. A cell that engulfs other cells or particles is called a .
5. The suffix '-lysis' refers to or breaking down.
Match each prefix/suffix with its correct definition.
6. 'Cyto-'
a. Blood
7. '-emia'
b. Cell
8. 'Micro-'
c. Small
9. 'Neo-'
d. New
10. Explain how understanding the prefix 'bio-' and the suffix '-ology' helps in defining the term 'biology'.
11. Given the prefix 'ecto-' meaning 'outer' and the suffix '-derm' meaning 'skin' or 'layer', what would 'ectoderm' refer to in developmental biology?
Analyze the provided image of a cell and identify two structures whose names incorporate a biological prefix or suffix. For each identified structure, state the prefix/suffix and its meaning.
Structure 1:
Prefix/Suffix:
Meaning:
Structure 2:
Prefix/Suffix:
Meaning:
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