This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Diabetes, Subject name: Biochemistry
In diabetes and starvation, acidosis occur due to: 
Select and explain. 
A. Glycogen, B. Ketone bodies, C. Glucose, D. Sphingolipids
B: Ketone bodies
Answer: B: Ketone bodies 
Explanation: In Diabetes and Starvation, Ketone bodies are formed in excess, leading to ketoacidosis. In Diabetes and during starvation, beta Oxidation of fatty acids occur in liver producing Acetyl CoA for the synthesizes of Ketone bodies as the main fuel which is primarily the source of energy for Brain, Hea, Skeletal muscles.