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Biochemistry Metabolism of lipid 0a69a009

Ketone bodies are formed in the

A
Liver
B
Pancrease
C
Kidneys
D
Lungs
High-Yield Explanation
Acetoacetate is the primary ketone body while beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetone are secondary ketone bodies. They are synthesised exclusively by the liver mitochondria.Ref : DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry 6th Edition pg no: 143

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