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A person is undergoing prolonged fasting. His urine will be found to contain abnormal quantities of –

A

Fats

B

Amino acids

C

Glucose

D

Ketones

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The correct Answer is:
D
Ketonuria is a medical condition in which ketone bodies are present in the urine. It is seen in conditions in which body produces excess ketones as an indication that it is using an alternative source of energy. It is seen during starvation or in type I diabetes mellitus.
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