effect of a typical checksum function the unix cksum utility a checksum is a small size datum from a block of digital data for the purpose of detecting errors which may have been introduced during its transmission or storage it is usually applied to an installation file after it is received from the download server
Ketone, a source of energy in heart, brain. Ketones are produced in the body when fats, rather than glucose, are used to produce energy. This substance is an acid which can be harmful to the body if ketones are allowed to accumulate.
Highlights. 1  Ketone bodies are acids made when your body begins using fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. 2  A urine test is the recommended way to test for ketones. However, a blood test can also be used. 3  High levels of ketones are toxic to the body. The condition is called ketoacidosis.