ketosis is a condition in the body that occurs when large amounts of fat break down in the body and ketones form. Some of these ketones are excreted in the urine. Which chemical test can be used to detect ketones in the urine?
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Ketones are organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two hydrocarbon groups. In the context of human metabolism, ketones are produced primarily in the liver from fatty acids during periods of low food intake, carbohydrate restrictive diets, Show more…
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Ketosis is best described as toxicity due to the over-consumption of proteins. the consumption of body lean tissue. excessive burning of body fat in the absence of sufficient carbohydrate in the diet. the inability of the body to use glucose for energy because of an overproduction of insulin. excessive burning of glycogen in the absence of an insufficient amount of dietary fat.
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