Chapter 25, Problem 25.61EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The three body conditions conducive to ketone bodies formation has to be highlighted.

Concept Introduction:

Ketone bodies are molecules which are produced by the metabolic process called, ketogenesis. In the process, fatty acids and ketonic amino acids are broken down. Fatty acid molecules degrade into $\text{acetyl}\text{CoA}$ which are utilized as reactants in the process of ketogenesis. $\text{Acetyl}\text{CoA}$ molecules undergo condensation process twice, followed by chain cleavage and hydrogenation to produce ketone bodies.