MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Ketogenesis is a metabolic process where ketone bodies are produced as a result of fatty acid breakdown. In humans, high levels of ketogenesis would most likely occur at which point?
    		 

    A

    		 Before the depletion of glycogen stores

    B

    		 Concurrently with the depletion of glycogen stores

    C

    		 Immediately after glycogen store depletion

    D

    		 Only in times of metabolic crisis in conjunction with protein degradation for energy production



    Metabolism of Fatty Acids and Proteins |
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