Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 6)
What is the function of ketone bodies?
To store energy in adipose tissue.
To transport fatty acids in the blood.
To provide an alternative fuel source for the brain during starvation.
To synthesize fatty acids.
Explanation
Ketone bodies serve as an alternative fuel source for the brain during periods of starvation or when glucose utilization is impaired.
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