The Combining Form Thorac/o- Means ________

question 11

Multiple Choice

The combining form thorac/o- means ________.

• A)"large internal organs"
• B)"breathe"
• C)"chest; thorax"
• D)"lung"

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Definitions:

Protein Production

The biological process in which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions encoded in DNA.

Catabolic

A metabolic pathway that breaks down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy in the process.

Evolution of Life

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Cellular Composition

The unique arrangement and types of cells that make up an organism, defining its structure and function.