| Name | ketone body biosynthetic process |
| ID | GO_0046951 |
| collection_id | Biological process |
| Exact synonym | ketone body anabolism, ketone body biosynthesis, ketone body formation, ketone body synthesis |
| Description | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ketone bodies, any one of the three substances: acetoacetate, D-3-hydroxybutyrate (beta-hydroxybutyrate) or acetone. Biosynthesis involves the formation of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA, which is cleaved to acetate and acetyl-CoA. |
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