Which Word with a Prefix, Root, and Suffix Refers to an Inflammation

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to an inflammation involving the coiled tube attached to the back of the testis?

• A)Balanitis
• B)Prostatitis
• C)Orchitis
• D)Urethritis
• E)Epididymitis

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Long strands of DNA housed in the nucleus of a cell, which carry genes and function in the transmission of genetic information.

Ribosomes

Cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis in living organisms.

Nucleotides

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, each composed of a base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.

Rhizomes

A type of underground stem that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes, often used in plant reproduction.