Etymology
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the etymology of the term 'photosynthesis' in the context of plant biology?
Derived from Greek words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning putting together
Derived from Latin words 'photo' meaning light and 'synthesis' meaning separation
Derived from Greek words 'photo' meaning dark and 'synthesis' meaning putting together
Derived from Latin words 'photo' meaning dark and 'synthesis' meaning separation
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The term 'atom' is derived from which language and what does it mean?
Greek, meaning indivisible
Latin, meaning small
Greek, meaning small
Latin, meaning indivisible
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the origin of the word 'biology' and what does it signify?
Greek, meaning study of life
Latin, meaning study of life
Greek, meaning study of plants
Latin, meaning study of plants
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The word 'acid' comes from the Latin word 'acidus'. What does 'acidus' mean?
Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Salty
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of chemistry, what is the etymology of the word 'alkali'?
Arabic, meaning ashes of the saltwort plant
Greek, meaning base
Latin, meaning bitter
French, meaning sour
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the etymology of the term 'neuron' in neuroscience?
Greek, meaning nerve
Latin, meaning brain
Greek, meaning brain
Latin, meaning nerve
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The term 'quantum' in physics is derived from which language and what does it mean?
Latin, meaning how much
Greek, meaning how much
Latin, meaning small
Greek, meaning small
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