NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Digestion and Absorption

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    A person is undergoing prolonged fasting. His urine will be found to contain abnormal quantities of: [AIPMT (S) 2005]

    A) fats

    B) ketones

    C) amino acids

    D) glucose

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [B] If a person is undergoing prolonged fasting, his urine will be found to contain abnormal quantities of ketones. During fasting energy is obtained by the oxidation of reserved fats. As a result of fatty acid oxidation large amount of ketone bodies are produced such as acetoacetate, (3-hydroxybutyrate and acetone.


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