This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
Ketone bodies are synthesised in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Muscle, B. Liver, C. Kidney, D. Brain
B: Liver
Answer: B: Liver 
Explanation: Ketone bodies are two molecules, acetoacetate and hydroxybutyrate.The term "ketone body" is historical: only acetoacetate is an actual ketone.Ketone bodies are synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA.