Chemistry - Word Roots Flashcards
1
Q
Ana
A
up
Example: anion or anabolic
2
Q
Cata
A
down
Example: cation or catabolic
3
Q
Di
A
two
Example: dipole or disaccharide
4
Q
En
A
in
Example: Endergonic
5
Q
Cx
A
out
Example: Exergonic
6
Q
Glyco
A
sweet
Example: Glycogen
7
Q
Hydr
A
water
Example: Dehydration
8
Q
Iso
A
equal
Example: Isotope
9
Q
Kin
A
to move
Example: Kinetic
10
Q
Lysis
A
break
Example: Hydrolysis
11
Q
Mono
A
one
Example: Monosaccharide
12
Q
Poly
A
many
Example: Polysaccharide
13
Q
Syn
A
together
Example: Synthesis
14
Q
Tn
A
three
Example: Triglyceride
