The Suffix -Ism Means

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Multiple Choice

The suffix -ism means:

• A)condition of the blood.
• B)pertaining to.
• C)enlargement.
• D)process; disease from a specific cause.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that are the building blocks of proteins, necessary for health and vital processes in living organisms.

Fluid-filled Sacs

Structures in organisms, such as bursae or cysts, containing liquid within a membranous enclosure, serving various physiological functions.

Double-Membrane Organelles

Cellular components surrounded by two lipid bilayers, including the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts in plants, playing various roles in cellular functioning.

Photosynthesis

The method through which green plants and certain organisms utilize sunlight to produce nutrients from carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a secondary product.