Which statement is not true of ketone bodies? A.They are soluble in blood. B.They consist of acetone, acetoacetate and D-ï¢-hydrobutyrate. C.They are produced at a high rate in well nourished and healthy individuals. D.Their export from the liver allows the continued oxidation of fatty acids when acetyl-CoA is not oxidized by the citric acid cycle. E.Untreated diabetes mellitus can lead to their overproduction.
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A - they are water-soluble, so yes B - not sure what that symbol is. Beta-hydroxybutyric acid is the 3rd one. C - No. They're broken down only when carbs aren't available. D - Yes. E - see ketosis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketone_body
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