ketone
Fat-burning byproduct
A ketone is an organic compound containing a carbon atom double-bonded to oxygen and single-bonded to two other carbon groups.
Acetone is the simplest and most familiar ketone.
In metabolism, ketones are produced when the body burns fat instead of glucose for energy—the basis of ketogenic diets.
Diabetics may develop dangerous ketone levels when insulin is insufficient.
C=O functional group
- aldehydeCarbonyl bonded to hydrogen
- organicFrom living matter
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
catalyst · hydrogenation · reduction · oxidation · tautomerism · condensation · spectroscopy
Dissolves fingertip lacquer
- paint thinnerSolvent for oil-based coatings
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- cleaning agentSubstance that removes dirt
- flammableProne to ignition
volatility · evaporation · adhesive remover · varnish · lacquer · extraction · distillation · organic solvent
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- beta-hydroxybutyrateKetone body from fat metabolism
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
carnitine · fasting · starvation · fuel source · hepatic
Abnormally high blood glucose
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
fruity breath · glucagon · dehydration · acidosis · hypoglycemia · emergency · coma
Minimal starch intake
- keto fluLow-carb adaptation sickness
- MCT oilRapidly absorbed lipid supplement
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- macrosAutomated command sequences
Laboratory examination of urine
- breath analyzerMeasures exhaled alcohol content
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- testingExamining to evaluate
biosensor · point-of-care · screening · self-monitoring · colorimetric
carbonyl
C=O functional group
reagent · catalyst · hydrogenation · reduction · oxidation · tautomerism · condensation · spectroscopy
nail polish remover
Dissolves fingertip lacquer
- paint thinnerSolvent for oil-based coatings
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- cleaning agentSubstance that removes dirt
flammable · volatility · evaporation · adhesive remover · varnish · lacquer · extraction · distillation · organic solvent
beta-oxidation
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- beta-hydroxybutyrateKetone body from fat metabolism
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
mitochondria · carnitine · fasting · starvation · fuel source · hepatic
hyperglycemia
Abnormally high blood glucose
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
endocrinology · fruity breath · glucagon · dehydration · acidosis · hypoglycemia · emergency · coma
low-carb
Minimal starch intake
- keto fluLow-carb adaptation sickness
- MCT oilRapidly absorbed lipid supplement
- weight lossReduction in body mass
macros · induction · appetite suppression · epilepsy treatment
urinalysis
Laboratory examination of urine
- breath analyzerMeasures exhaled alcohol content
- diagnosticTest to identify problems
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
testing · biosensor · point-of-care · screening · self-monitoring · colorimetric
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- Substancesmatter, elements, compounds, molecules, atoms
- Biochemicalsamino acid, amino acids, protein, proteins, DNA
- chemistryatom, atoms, organic chemistry, molecule, chemistry
- organic chemistrybenzene ring, carbon chain, carbon compounds, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- ketogenic dietCarb-restricted eating approach
- ketone bodiesFatty acid breakdown products