Question
What are ketone bodies? Discuss their synthesis.
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Ketone bodies are water-soluble molecules produced by the liver during periods of low carbohydrate availability, such as fasting, prolonged exercise, or uncontrolled diabetes. They serve as an alternative energy source for peripheral tissues, particularly the brain, heart, and skeletal muscles, when glucose levels are insufficient. The three primary ketone bodies are acetoacetate, β-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone. While acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate are metabolically active and used for energy production, acetone is largely excreted through breath
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