Regarding ketone bodies, which statement is INCORRECT?

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acetone formation leads to ketotic breath

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formed following ingestion of a high fat/low carbohydrate diet

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acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate formation leads to a metabolic acidosis

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acetone is excreted in the urine

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readily metabolised by the liver

1.	Regarding ketone bodies, which statement is INCORRECT?
A.	formed following ingestion of a high fat/low carbohydrate diet
B.	acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate formation leads to a metabolic acidosis
C.	acetone is excreted in the urine
D.	readily metabolised by the liver
E.	acetone formation leads to ketotic breath
Answer» E. acetone formation leads to ketotic breath

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