Root Words in Biology Quiz

Explore the origins of biological terms with this quiz on root words. Test yourself on 'bio,' 'cyto,' 'phyto,' and more!

#1

What does the root 'bio' mean in biology?

Water
Life
Earth
Air
#2

The root 'cyto' relates to which of the following?

Bone
Muscle
Cell
Brain
#3

The root 'derm' in the term 'dermatology' refers to what?

Blood
Skin
Bone
Muscle
#4

What does the root 'hemo' or 'hema' signify?

Water
Air
Blood
Earth
#5

The root 'arthro' refers to which of the following?

Joint
Muscle
Bone
Skin
#6

What does the root 'phyto' refer to?

Animal
Plant
Fungus
Bacteria
#7

The term 'hyperglycemia' integrates the root 'glyc'. What does 'glyc' mean?

Salt
Protein
Sugar
Fat
#8

The root 'neuro' is associated with which part of the body?

Nerve
Bone
Heart
Kidney
#9

What does the root 'oste' relate to?

Muscle
Liver
Bone
Brain
#10

The term 'endocrine' incorporates the root 'crine'. What does 'crine' refer to?

Cut
Secrete
Grow
Break
#11

What does the root 'nephro' pertain to?

Heart
Kidney
Liver
Lung
#12

The root 'cardio' pertains to which organ?

Lung
Brain
Heart
Stomach
#13

The root 'hepato' pertains to which organ?

Heart
Lung
Liver
Kidney
#14

The term 'psychology' includes the root 'psycho'. What does 'psycho' refer to?

Mind
Body
Spirit
Heart
#15

The root 'oto' pertains to which body part?

Eye
Ear
Nose
Mouth

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