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What is the main source of carbon atoms for ketone bodies in a diabetic?
Amylase
An enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars.
Elastase
An enzyme that breaks down elastin, an important protein in connective tissue which provides elasticity.
Enzymatic Reaction
A chemical process catalyzed by enzymes, speeding up reactions in the cells.
Reactants
Reactants are substances initially present in a chemical reaction that are consumed during the reaction to form products.
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