The rate of ketone body production is determined by the relative rate of which of the following key metabolic pathways?

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Lipolysis increases the availability of fatty acids, which are converted into acetyl-CoA and subsequently into ketone bodies in the liver, especially during fasting or low-carbohydrate intake.  Ketone bodies are synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA. Acetyl-CoA can be derived from the oxidation of pyruvate, certain amino acids, and fatty acids. By far, the largest concentration of acetyl-CoA is derived from the b-oxidation of fatty acids.

The Rate of Ketone Body Production Is Determined by the Relative