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The Prefix 'bio-'
A prefix comes at the beginning of a word. When you come across an unfamiliar word, there are two techniques that can
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- look for context clues by examining the sentence that contains the unfamiliar word, along with the sentence before and the
sentence after
bioamphibious
A frog is an example of an amphibious creature.
autobiography
A famous person may decide to author an autobiography.
biochemistry
A combining of the studies of chemistry and biology is called biochemistry.
biocide
Pest control companies frequently use a biocide to kill unwanted insects.
bioclean
In surgery the skin is made bioclean prior to the incision.
bioclimatology
The concern for the warming of our planet is examined in bioclimatology.
biodegradable
Many soap products have the word 'biodegradable' on their containers.
bioecology
One area of ecological science deals with bioecology.
bioelectric
Certain aquatic animals have bioelectric qualities.
bioengineering
Advances in bioengineering have caused some to be concerned with the long-term health consequences of such
applications in our food supply
bioethics
A relatively new branch of ethical study is bioethics.
biofeedback
Medical research has shown that some anxieties can be controlled using a technique called biofeedback.
biogenesis
Most living organisms on our planet reproduce via biogenesis.
biogeochemical
One scientific cycle that is constantly taking place on the Earth is the biogeochemical cycle.
biogeography
If a college student enjoyed the study of both biology and geography, biogeography might be a good major to focus on.
biography
The life of a successful politician is often recorded in a biography.
biology
Many college students who are interested in working in the healthcare industry major in biology.
bioluminescence
A firefly can produce bioluminescence.
biolysis
If your tree turns brown and dies, it may be a victim of biolysis.
biomass
Some scientists study a particular region to determine its biomass.
biome
If the soil and climate of an area are altered, this change will impact the region's biome.
biomechanics
Industrial engineers are well versed in the science of biomechanics.
biomedicine
Some biologists specialize in the field of biomedicine.
biometry
Recent data from the field of biometry show that today, in general, people are living longer than ever before.
bionics
From what has been learned via bionics study, sophisticated mechanical devices are being used to replace human limbs
lost from accident or illness.
biophysics
The aerospace industry relies heavily on the data learned by biophysics.
bioplasm
All living things contain bioplasm.
biopsy
Surgeons frequently open up the patient's body in order to take a surgical biopsy.
biosphere
The part of our planet that we know the most about is the biosphere.
biosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the most known type of biosynthesis.
biota
Using current technology, a scientist can determine the biota of a particular part of the planet.
biotechnology
Biotechnology has provided mankind with the ability to repair parts of the human body that have been damaged by
disease or injury.
biotelemetry
The space shuttle uses biotelemetry to make sure our astronauts do not develop any health-related problems while in
space.
biotherapy
The science of biotherapy teaches us that preserving the thousands of species on this planet increases the chance of
discovering new medicines in the future.
biotic
Human pollution on the planet can also be described as biotic pollution.
symbiotic
On the continent of Africa, hippopotami and birds have a symbiotic relationship whereby the birds pick the irritating bugs
from the skin of the hippopotami, and the hippopotami provide protection to the birds.