Following are the test done for proteins, sugar & ketones. Which will be positive in starvation state in urine?: (A) 1 & 2, (B) Only 2, (C) Only 3, (D) 2 & 3
Answer is C. In Starvation, Ketone body will be positive in urine. Proteins Carbohydrates Ketone bodies Biuret test positive only if it has at least 2 peptide bonds. Benedict's test Positive for reducing sugars Rothera's test (image shown below) Gerhardt's test.