The combining forms peps/o- and pept/o- both mean ________

A) "enzyme"
B) "digestion"
C) "food; nourishment"
D) "stomach"


B
Explanation: A) Peps/o- and pept/o- do not mean "enzyme."
B) Correct!
C) Aliment/o- means "food; nourishment."
D) Gastr/o- means "stomach."

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