Which of the following is a primary ketone body?: (A) Acetoacetate, (B) Acetone, (C) Beta hydroxy butyrate, (D) All are primary
Answer is A. ANSWER: (A) AcetoacetateREF: Harper 27th ed p. 191Acetoacetate is a primary ketone bodyKetone bodies are:AcetoacetateAcetoneBeta hy droxy butyrate