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The immediate precursor in the formation of acetoacetate from acetyl CoA in the liver is

A

Mevalonate

B

HMG CoA

C

Acetoacetyl CoA

D

3-Hydroxybutyryl

High-Yield Explanation

HMG CoA Acetoacetyl-CoA is the starting material for ketogenesis. However, it is HMG-CoA from which acetoacetate arises.

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