Which of the Following Substances Is Not Considered One of the Ketone

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances is not considered one of the ketone bodies?

• A) methyl ethyl ketone
• B) acetone
• C) acetoacetate
• D) (\(\beta\)-hydroxybutyrate)

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