Introducción a los prefijos y sufijos científicos - Nomenclatura científica y biológica

This class is taught by Kim Sloan with 11 years of experience teaching science.

A general knowledge of prefixes and suffixes can help you understand scientific vocabulary and can be helpful during standardized tests. This class will provide an introduction to common prefixes and suffixes that may be found in life science courses. By familiarizing yourself with these common prefixes and suffixes, you can make learning new terms easier. During this class, you will use a list of common prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of scientific vocabulary. For example, "bio-" means "life" and "-ology" means "study," so "biology" is the study of life. Then, you will take on the role of a nomenclature specialist and create names for newly created creatures using your understanding of prefixes and suffixes. You will practice your understanding using a quizlet review.

Here are some common prefixes and suffixes that you will learn in this class:

* Prefix	Meaning
-bio-	life
-logy	study of
-cyte	cell
-morph	form
-ology	study of
-ism	condition or state of
-ous	having the nature of
-phy	plant
-plasm	living matter
-some	body
-troph	nourishment