SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 53

Correct Answer:-

Photosynthesis

Explanation:-

The correct spelling of the scientific process is 'Photosynthesis.' The word is derived from Greek roots: photo- meaning light, and synthesis meaning putting together or combining. In English, the Greek 'f' sound is orthographically represented by the consonant blend 'ph.'

'Fotosynthesis' is incorrect because it uses a phonetic 'f' instead of the standard Greek-derived 'ph' prefix. The other choices in the provided list are identical copies of the correct spelling due to a formatting repetition in the options.

Key Points

Core Definition Orthographic accuracy in scientific terminology relies on recognizing standard Greek and Latin prefixes and combining forms.

Grammatical Role Identifying correct morphological prefixes like 'photo-' ensures accurate spelling and lexical precision in academic language evaluations.