Which of the following 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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The term "ketogenesis" is broken down into "keto" meaning ketone and "genesis" meaning creation, so it translates to the creation of ketone bodies.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation