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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Ketone bodies are formed in the
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The correct answer is  Acetoacetate is the primary ketone body while beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetone are secondary ketone bodies. They are synthesised exclusively by the liver mitochondria.Ref : DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry 6th Edition pg no: 143