ketone body catabolic process
ketolysis
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ketone body breakdown
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ketone body catabolism
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ketone body degradation
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utilization of ketone bodies
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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ketone bodies, any one of the three substances: acetoacetate, D-3-hydroxybutyrate (beta-hydroxybutyrate) or acetone. Ketone bodies can be used as an energy source as an alternative to glucose. Utilization of ketone bodies in peripheral tissues involves conversion of acetoacetate to acetoacetyl-CoA, which is then converted to two molecules of acetyl-CoA.
GO:0044282
small molecule catabolic process
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GO:1901569
fatty acid derivative catabolic process
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