This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Lipids, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'Ketone bodies which is maximum in diabetic keto acidosis is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Acetone, B. Pyruvate, C. Acetoacetic acid, D. B-hydroxy butyrate', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. C. Acetoacetic acidInitial lab findings in diabetic keto acidosis - acetoacetate - 4.8mmol/lThe metabolic acidosis and anion gap are almost totally accounted for the elevated levels of aceto acetate and hydroxyl butyrate. In DKA the ketone bodies b-hydroxy butyrate is synthesized at three-fold greater rate than acetoacetate.', 'role': 'assistant'}]