Which Prefix Means Half

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which prefix means half?

• A)mono-
• B)poly-
• C)peri-
• D)hemi-

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Definitions:

Glucose

serves as a primary source of energy in most organisms, critical for cellular respiration and metabolic processes.

Turn

In a molecular context, a turn refers to a type of secondary structure in proteins where the chain makes a sharp change in direction.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH in the process, functioning in the cytoplasm of the cell.

Aerobic Respiration

The metabolic process in which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water; it is the primary method of energy production in animals.