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Biochemistry Metabolism of lipid 7970448f

Ketone bodies are synthesized in which pa of body?

A
Brain
B
Liver
C
Hea
D
Intestine
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 mitochondriaRef: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 6th edition, page no: 143

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