This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Oxidation of Fatty acids: Ketogenesis, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': "Ketone body formation without glycosuria seen in - \nSelect and explain. \nA. DM, B. DI, C. Prolonged starvation, D. Obesity'", 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Prolonged starvation o Amongst the given options, DM and starvation are the causes of ketosisDiabetes :- Ketosis with hyperglycemia and glycosuria Prolonged starvation :- Ketosis with low or normal glucose and without glycosuria.o In diabetic Ketoacidosis:- (i) Positive Rothera's test (due to ketone bodies) (ii) Positive Benedict's test (due to presence of reducing sugar in urine)o In Starvation ketosis:- (i) Postive Rothera's test (due to ketone bodies), (ii) Negative Benedict's test (no sugar in urine)", 'role': 'assistant'}]