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the word \biotic\ means organic. use this definition to complete the following sentences.
something that is
will destroy organic matter.
something that en
nic matter to grow is
.
something that is
.
probiotic
abiotic
antibiotic

Explanation:

1. For the first sentence "Something that is [blank] will destroy organic matter": The prefix "anti-" means against or opposing. Since "biotic" means organic, "antibiotic" (against organic/living matter) makes sense as it destroys organic (biotic) matter (like bacteria, which are biotic).
2. For the second sentence (assuming it's "Something that encourages organic matter to grow is [blank]"): "Probiotic" has the prefix "pro-" meaning for or in favor of. So probiotic would encourage biotic (organic) matter (like beneficial bacteria) to grow.
3. For the third sentence (assuming it's "Something that is [blank]"): "Abiotic" has the prefix "a-" meaning without. Abiotic refers to non - organic (non - biotic) factors, like temperature or water, which are not organic.

Answer:

1. Something that is $\boldsymbol{\text{antibiotic}}$ will destroy organic matter.
2. Something that encourages organic matter to grow is $\boldsymbol{\text{probiotic}}$.
3. Something that is $\boldsymbol{\text{abiotic}}$ (refers to non - organic components like physical or chemical factors in an ecosystem, as opposed to biotic/organic matter).