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10 th grade Vocabulary. Greek Word Roots Part VIII (8). The Greek Root Bio: “life”. a bio genesis ( n ): spontaneous generation (development of life from lifeless matter). VIDEO Some people believe in “The Big Bang Theory” w hich is based on a bio genesis . .
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10th grade Vocabulary Greek Word Roots Part VIII (8)
The Greek Root Bio: “life”
abiogenesis(n): spontaneous generation (development of life from lifeless matter). VIDEO Some people believe in “The Big Bang Theory” which is based on abiogenesis.
Amphibious (adj): Able to live on both land and water. Many people wonder what is the difference between amphibians and reptiles. VIDEO
Biocidal (adj): Products that are destructive to life or living things. Examples: Lysol®, Pinesol®, Mr. Clean®, Clorox® Bleach .
biodegradable(adj): Capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by microorganisms. VIDEO
symbiosis(n): Living together in mutually helpful association of two dissimilar organisms. Examples: rhinos and white birds; sharks and pilot fish VIDEO
biota(n): Plants or animals living in a specific region or a specific time period. Example: plant life during the Mesolithic era.
Biopsy (n): Diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body. • Example: liver, lung, lymph nodes all may require a biopsy to determine the spread of cancer.
autobiography(n) Story of a person’s life written by that person.
Biography(n): Story of a person’s life written by someone other than themselves. VIDEO The Biography Channel is an excellent source to learn about famous people’s lives.
Greek Roots Review • Phobia- fear, dislike, aversion • Phil- loving, fond of • Mis-Hate • Dys- bad, ill, difficult • Eu- good, well, advantageous • Macro-large/long • Micro-small/ minute • A(n)- not, without • Mono-one, single, alone • Poly- many • Logy- science, study, account