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(D) During prolonged fasting,the body lacks a sufficient supply of carbohydrates for energy. To meet its energy requirements,the body begins to break

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Ketones

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(D) During prolonged fasting,the body lacks a sufficient supply of carbohydrates for energy. To meet its energy requirements,the body begins to break down stored fats through a process called lipolysis. This leads to the production of fatty acids,which are then converted into ketone bodies (such as acetoacetate,beta-hydroxybutyrate,and acetone) in the liver. When the concentration of these ketone bodies in the blood exceeds the renal threshold,they are excreted in the urine,a condition known as ketonuria.

Column-$I$ (Type of kidney stones)	Column-$II$ (Cause)
$A$. Calcium stones	$I$. Genetic disorder
$B$. Struvite stones	$II$. Calcium oxalates
$C$. Uric acid stones	$III$. Formed in response to infection by urea splitting bacteria
$D$. Cystine stones	$IV$. High protein diet

$A$ person is undergoing prolonged fasting. His urine will be found to contain abnormal quantities of

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