Question

-genic
words that end in -genic refer to something being caused, produced or formed. for example, cariogenic means to cause tooth decay.
what does each -genic word cause?
carcinogenic
toxicogenic
acnegenic
allergenic
ulcerogenic
mucogenic
what are the two meanings of the word photogenic? are you either of those?

Explanation:

The suffix -genic means causing, producing or forming. Carcinogenic causes cancer; Toxicogenic causes toxins; Acnegenic causes acne; Allergenic causes an allergic reaction; Ulcerogenic causes ulcers; Mucogenic causes mucus. Photogenic can mean producing light or being visually appealing in photographs.

Answer:

Carcinogenic: causes cancer
Toxicogenic: causes toxins
Acnegenic: causes acne
Allergenic: causes an allergic reaction
Ulcerogenic: causes ulcers
Mucogenic: causes mucus
Photogenic: 1. producing light; 2. visually appealing in photographs