ketone body biosynthetic process
ketogenesis
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ketone body anabolism
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ketone body biosynthesis
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ketone body formation
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ketone body synthesis
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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of ketone bodies, any one of the three substances: acetoacetate, D-3-hydroxybutyrate (beta-hydroxybutyrate) or acetone. Biosynthesis involves the formation of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA, which is cleaved to acetate and acetyl-CoA.
GO:0044283
small molecule biosynthetic process
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GO:1901570
fatty acid derivative biosynthetic process
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