NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Patients with prolonged Diabetes mellitus frequently exhibit ketonuria. Reason (R): Due to insulin deficiency, cells fail to utilise glucose adequately, leading to the breakdown of lipids which results in the formation of ketone bodies. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropri
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct answer
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Step-by-step solution
Assertion (A) is correct because Diabetes mellitus is characterised by the loss of glucose through urine (glycosuria) and the formation of harmful compounds known as ketone bodies, which are excreted in urine (ketonuria). Reason (R) is also correct and provides the correct explanation for the Assertion. Insulin is required for the cellular uptake and utilisation of glucose. In its deficiency, cells cannot use glucose for energy. To meet energy demands, the body increases the breakdown of lipids (fats), which leads