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10 th grade Vocabulary

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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 . . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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10th grade Vocabulary

Greek Word Roots Part VIII (8)

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The Greek RootBio: “life”

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abiogenesis (n): spontaneous generation (development of life from

lifeless matter). VIDEO

Some people believe in “The Big Bang Theory” which is based on abiogenesis.

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Able to live on both land and water.

Many people wonder what is the difference between amphibians and reptiles. VIDEO

Amphibious (adj):

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Biocidal (adj): Products that are destructive to life or

living things.Examples: Lysol®, Pinesol®, Mr. Clean®, Clorox® Bleach.

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Capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by microorganisms.

VIDEO

biodegradable(adj):

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Living together in mutually helpful association of two dissimilar organisms.

Examples: rhinos and white birds; sharks and pilot fish

VIDEO

symbiosis(n):

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Plants or animals living in a specific region or a specific time period.

Example: plant life during the Mesolithic era.

biota(n):

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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.

Biopsy (n):

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autobiography(n)Story of a person’s life written by

that person.

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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.

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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