Roots/Combining forms
What does the root nucle- mean?
nucleus
What does pre- mean?
before
What does -logy mean?
study of
What is a body in the nucleus that contains DNA and genes?
chromosome
the smallest unit of the body capable of independent existence
What does the combining form cyt/o mean?
cell
What does epi- mean?
above
What does -ation mean?
process
What word means within the cell?
intracellular
What is the definition of tissue?
a collection of similar cells
What the combining form chrom/o mean?
color
What does de- mean?
without
What does -ism mean?
condition or process
What is the term for study of the cell?
cytology
What is the definition of cytologist?
specialist in the structure, chemistry, and pathology of the cell
What does the root electr- mean?
electricity
What does oxy- mean?
oxygen
What does -al mean?
pertaining to
These are organelles that generate, store, and release energy for cell activities.
mitochondria
What is the definition of cytoplasm?
clear, gelatinous substance that forms the substance of a cell, except for the nucleus
What does the combining form mit/o mean?
thread
within
What does -lyte mean?
soluble
This is a class of food substances based on amino acids.
What is the definition of membrane?
thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity