Biology Roots and Concepts

The video tutorial explores the root word 'bio', derived from Greek meaning 'life', and its application in various English words. It covers terms like 'biography', 'biodegradable', 'biopsy', 'biosphere', and 'symbiosis', explaining their meanings and components. Each term is linked to the concept of life, highlighting its significance in different contexts such as writing, environment, medicine, earth sciences, and biological relationships.

What is the origin of the root word 'bio'?

• German

• Latin

• French

• Greek

In the word 'biography', what does the root 'graphy' signify?

• Write

• Life

• Speak

• Read

What is the main focus of a biography?

• A person's future plans

• A person's life story

• A person's dreams

• A person's hobbies

What does 'biodegradable' mean?

• Able to be burned

• Able to be broken down by living organisms

• Able to be recycled

• Able to be reused

Which of the following materials is most likely to be biodegradable?

• Paper

• Glass

• Plastic

• Metal

What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?

• To measure blood pressure

• To remove a tumor

• To view or examine living tissue

• To treat a disease

What does the term 'biosphere' refer to?

• A type of organism

• A type of ecosystem

• The part of Earth that supports life

• A layer of the atmosphere

In 'symbiosis', what does the prefix 'sym' mean?

• Life

• Together

• Apart

• Against

Which of the following is an example of symbiosis?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bird flying in the sky

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A fish swimming in the ocean

What is the relationship between a clownfish and a sea anemone an example of?

• Parasitism

• Competition

• Symbiosis

• Predation