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What is ketogenesis, and when and why does it occur?
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It is the formation of ketone bodies from excess acetyl CoA. It occurs when acetyl CoA accumulates because it is not being metabolized in the TCA cycle due to a reduced supply of oxaloacetate. It reaches peak levels during a period of fasting or reduced consumption of carbohydrates.
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