The prefix homo- means which?

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Multiple Choice

The prefix homo- means which?

Explanation:
Homo- indicates sameness, meaning that the elements involved are the same or alike. In medical terms you’ll see it in words like homogeneous (the composition is the same throughout) and homozygous (two identical copies of a gene). That’s why the correct meaning is “same.” The other options point to different prefixes used for other ideas—blood is typically hem- or hemat-, moisture can be hyg- or hygro-, and water is hydro- or hydr-.

Homo- indicates sameness, meaning that the elements involved are the same or alike. In medical terms you’ll see it in words like homogeneous (the composition is the same throughout) and homozygous (two identical copies of a gene). That’s why the correct meaning is “same.” The other options point to different prefixes used for other ideas—blood is typically hem- or hemat-, moisture can be hyg- or hygro-, and water is hydro- or hydr-.

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