GEOLOGY

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GEOBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the prefix bio-mean?
A
under, less
B
over
C
land, earth, ground
D
life
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Greek root word bio means ‘life. ‘ Some common English vocabulary words that come from this root word include biological, biography, and amphibian. One easy word that is helpful in remembering bio is biology, or the study of ‘life.

Detailed explanation-2: -bio-(prefix) means “to live” or “of living things.” biodegradable (adjective) waste is usually from a plant or animal source and may be broken. down by other living organisms. bioregionalism (noun) is sometimes called “living in place.” Bioregionalism means you are.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bio-: Prefix indicating living plants or creatures, as in biology (the study of living organisms).

Detailed explanation-4: -a combining form meaning “life” occurring in loanwords from Greek (biography). On this model, bio-is used in the formation of compound words (bioluminescence) Also (esp before a vowel): bi-

Detailed explanation-5: -The prefix, bio-, implies of or related to life or living organisms.

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