What is bio?

Bio is a prefix used in many words related to life and living organisms. It is derived from the Greek word "bios," which means "life." Some examples of words that use the prefix bio include:

  • Biology: the study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment
  • Biome: a large community of plants and animals that share a common habitat
  • Biotechnology: the use of living organisms to develop products or solve problems
  • Biochemistry: the study of chemical processes within living organisms
  • Biosphere: the part of the Earth's surface and atmosphere where living organisms exist
  • Biodegradable: capable of being decomposed by biological processes
  • Biofuel: a fuel derived from living matter, such as plants and algae
  • Biomechanics: the study of the mechanical principles of living organisms and their movements.

Overall, the prefix bio is associated with the study or application of the principles of life and living organisms.