Rothera’s Test

Rothera’s Test

Question 1. Classify lipoproteins and describe the functions of any two.
Answer:

Rothera’s test for ketone bodies

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Question 2. Name the ketone bodies. Mention their clinical significance.
Answer:

Ketone bodies:

• Acetone
• Acetoacetate
• Beta-hydroxybutyrate

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Significance:

• Ketone bodies are easily transported from the liver to various tissues
• Acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate serve as important sources of energy for the peripheral tissues
• During prolonged starvation, ketone bodies are the major fuel source for the brain and other parts of the CNS

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Question 3. Rothera’s test.
Answer:

• Rothera test is used for detecting ketone bodies in urine
• Nitroprusside in an alkaline medium reacts with the keto group of ketone bodies
• Results in the formation of a purple ring.
• It detects acetone and acetoacetate in urine but not beta-hydroxybutyrate.