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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.30)
Statement Based

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : The compounds acetone, aceto-acetate and B-hydroxybutyrate are known as ketone bodies.
Statement (II) : Ketone bodies are synthesized in muscles and are fat-soluble in nature.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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