What is the etymology of the term 'photosynthesis' in the context of plant biology?
Etymology

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8th Grade
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Derived from Greek words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning putting together
Derived from Latin words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning growth
Derived from Greek words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning growth
Derived from Latin words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning putting together
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The term 'atom' is derived from which language and what does it mean?
Latin, meaning indivisible
Greek, meaning indivisible
Latin, meaning small
Greek, meaning small
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of chemistry, what is the etymology of the word 'acid'?
Derived from Latin 'acidus' meaning sour
Derived from Greek 'acidos' meaning bitter
Derived from Latin 'acidos' meaning bitter
Derived from Greek 'acidus' meaning sour
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the origin of the term 'quantum' in quantum physics?
Derived from Latin 'quantus' meaning how much
Derived from Greek 'quantos' meaning how much
Derived from Latin 'quantos' meaning quantity
Derived from Greek 'quantus' meaning quantity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The word 'biology' is derived from which language and what does it mean?
Greek, meaning study of life
Latin, meaning study of life
Greek, meaning study of nature
Latin, meaning study of nature
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the etymology of the term 'neuron' in neuroscience?
Derived from Greek 'neuron' meaning sinew or tendon
Derived from Latin 'neuron' meaning nerve
Derived from Greek 'neuron' meaning nerve
Derived from Latin 'neuron' meaning sinew or tendon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In physics, what is the origin of the term 'inertia'?
Derived from Latin 'iners' meaning idle or lazy
Derived from Greek 'iners' meaning active
Derived from Latin 'iners' meaning active
Derived from Greek 'iners' meaning idle or lazy
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