This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Metabolism of lipid, Subject name: Biochemistry
Ketone bodies are synthesized in which pa of body? 
Select and explain. 
A. Brain, B. Liver, C. Hea, D. Intestine
B: Liver
Answer: B: Liver 
Explanation: Acetoacetate is the primary ketone body while beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetone are secondary ketone bodies. They are synthesised exclusively by the liver mitochondriaRef: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 6th edition, page no: 143