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which prefix changes the meaning of bacterial from "relating to or caused by bacteria" to "preventing bacteria"?

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Answer: Your answer would be anti

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This is because anti mean to stop or to prevent (antibiotic)

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The prefix that changes the meaning of bacterial from "relating to or caused by bacteria" to "preventing bacteria" is "pro-" to "anti-". Relating or caused by bacteria is "probiotic" whereas for preventing bacteria, it is "antibiotic". Hope this answers your question. Have a nice day!
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