In the Term Microscope, What Do the Word Elements Mean

question 84

Multiple Choice

In the term microscope, what do the word elements mean?

• A)The prefix refers to an instrument for viewing, and the suffix refers to size.
• B)The prefix refers to size, and the root refers to an instrument for viewing.
• C)The root refers to size, and the suffix refers to an instrument for viewing.
• D)The root refers to an instrument for viewing, and the suffix refers to size.
• E)The prefix refers to size, and the root refers to an x-ray study to view a body area.

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Definitions:

Hox Genes

Hox genes are a group of related genes that control the body plan of an embryo along the head-tail axis by specifying regions of development in early embryonic segments.

Animal Evolution

The gradual development of diverse species of animals over geological time from common ancestors through changes in traits and genetics.

Blastopore

The initial opening that develops during early embryonic development in animals, leading to the formation of the digestive tract.

Deuterostomes

A grouping of animals characterized by their embryonic development; during the formation of the mouth and anus, the anus forms before the mouth.