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    Q:

    		 Ketosis is a bodily state of elevated ketone bodies in the blood, formed by ketogenesis. Ketogenesis begins once the glycogen levels in the liver are depleted. Which of the following is the most likely source of ketone bodies formed after the depletion of liver glycogen stores?
    		 

    A

    		 blood glucose

    B

    		 brain tissue

    C

    		 muscle tissue

    D

    		 fatty acids



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