ketone body catabolic process (Q14913196)
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
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aliases GO:0046952
 ketone body catabolism
 ketone body degradation
 ketone body breakdown
 utilization of ketone bodies
 ketolysis
description 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

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(P686) GO:0046952
(P2892) C1327158