Chapter 23, Problem 23.49QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term ketone bodies have to be defined.

Concept Introduction:

Glycolysis and $\text{β-oxidation}$ when occur at same rate then pyruvate synthesized from glycolysis readily convert to form oxaloacetate. But when the amount of oxaloacetate is low, then it does not allow all the acetyl CoA to enter the citric acid cycle. The acetyl CoA in this condition is converted to ketone bodies.