Fatty acid oxidation & ketones Flashcards
1
Q
What is ketogenesis?
A
The process by which ketone bodies are produced
As a result of high levels of fatty acid breakdown in the liver - the amount of acetyl CoA produced exceeds what’s needed by the Kreb’s cycle
Ketone bodies are produced
2
Q
Where does ketogenesis occur?
A
Mitochondria
3
Q
Name the 3 types of ketones that are produced.
A
acetoacetate
beta-hydroxybutyrate
acetone
4
Q
What even are ketones?
A
Alternative sources of energy for the body - body’s mechanism against starving
