Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term ketogenesis?

• A) keto (ketone) + genesis (breakdown) = breakdown of ketone bodies
• B) keto (ketone) + genesis (creation) = creation of ketone bodies
• C) keto (ketone) + genesis (removal) = removal of ketone bodies
• D) keto (ketone) + genesis (secretion) = secretion of ketone bodies
• E) keto (ketone) + genesis (tumor) = tumor of ketone bodies

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