Question

part a - prefixes, roots, and suffixes
match these prefixes, suffixes, and roots to their meanings.
phys-
hypo-
trans-
the prefix micro- means abnormally small.
the prefix means across, beyond, or through.
the prefix medi- means middle.
the prefix means nature or physical.
the prefix means under, beneath, or less than normal.

Explanation:

1. For the prefix meaning "across, beyond, or through", we know that "trans - " has this meaning (e.g., "transmit" means to send through).
2. For the prefix meaning "nature or physical", "phys - " is related to physical or nature (e.g., "physics" deals with physical nature).
3. For the prefix meaning "under, beneath, or less than normal", "hypo - " has this meaning (e.g., "hypothermia" means low body temperature, less than normal).

Answer:

• The prefix $\boldsymbol{trans - }$ means across, beyond, or through.
• The prefix $\boldsymbol{phys - }$ means nature or physical.
• The prefix $\boldsymbol{hypo - }$ means under, beneath, or less than normal.