The Ketone Bodies All Derive From

Question

The ketone bodies all derive from
A) Dihdryoxyacetone phosphate
B) Phosphoenolpyruvate
C) Acetyl CoA
D) Diphosphoglyceric acid
E) Glycerol

Accepted Answer

Ketone bodies (acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone) are primarily produced in the liver from acetyl CoA, which is derived from the oxidation of fatty acids.