Ketogenesis takes place in:
Correct Answer: Hepatic mitochondria
Description: Fatty acid oxidation takes place in mitochondria. Ketogenesis also takes place in mitochondria. HMG-CoA synthase is present in both cytosol and mitochondria. Cytosolic HMG-CoA synthase is involved in cholesterol synthesis. Mitochondrial HMG-CoA synthase is involved in ketogenesis.
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