pegasus10 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Why are ketone bodies only produced in the liver? I guess because some enzymes involved in their synthesis are only present in this organ, but I wasn't able to find this information in my textbook. Can someone help me? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabcockHall Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 As far as I am aware, what you have written is true. The liver has a central role in both carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The mitochondrial enzyme HMG-CoA synthase is a key player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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