Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Ketone Bodies

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding ketone bodies?

• A) Ketone bodies form during the catabolism of fats.
• B) Ketone bodies are an effective means for weight loss, since the body will excrete them in the urine.
• C) The first enzyme used in the production of ketone bodies is thiolase
• D) Ketone bodies are always an alternative fuel in all tissues

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