Rothera's test used for detection of:: (A) Proteins, (B) Glucose, (C) Fatty acid, (D) Ketones
Answer is D. Ans. D. KetonesTest for Ketone BodiesGerhardts ferric chloride Test--Detect acetoacetateRotheras Nitroprusside test--Detect acetoacetate and acetoneNone of the above tests detect beta hydroxy butyrateName of the testCompound detectedRothera's testKetone bodies, Branched chain ketoacidsHay's testBile saltLiebermann Burchard reactionCholesterolSalkowski's reactionCholesterol