Biology Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz Week 1

What does the prefix "auto-" mean in biology?

• Against

• Self

• Many

• New

Which prefix means "one" or "single"?

• uni-

• poly-

• tri-

• multi-

The suffix "-ology" refers to:

• The study of

• The process of breaking down

• The science of measuring

• The act of creating

What does the prefix "anti-" mean?

• Before

• Against

• With

• Under

Which of the following terms means "large cell"?

• Microcell

• Monocell

• Macrocell

• Unicell

If a scientist studies "microbiology," what is the focus of their study?

• Large animals

• Small living things

• New species

• Multiple organisms

A "biannual" event happens:

• Once a year

• Twice a year

• Every two years

• Every month

If a medicine is described as "antibacterial," what does it do?

• Promotes bacteria growth

• Fights against bacteria

• Creates new bacteria

• Measures bacteria

Which term best describes an organism that makes its own food?

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

• Polygraph

• Neotroph

A "polysaccharide" is a molecule made up of:

• One sugar unit

• Two sugar units

• Many sugar units

• New sugar units