Ketone production is the result of:

A. acidosis when blood glucose levels are low.
B. blood glucose levels higher than 120 mg/dL.
C. fat metabolization when glucose is unavailable.
D. rapid entry of glucose across the cell membrane.


Answer: C. fat metabolization when glucose is unavailable.

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