A person is undergoing prolonged fasting, his urine would contain abnormal quantities of

fats

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amino acids

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glucose

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ketones

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The correct option is D ketones
Ketonuria is a medical condition in which ketone bodies are present in the urine. It is seen in conditions where the body produces excess ketones which is an indication that it is using an alternative source of energy. It is seen during starvation or prolonged fasting. So, if a person is undergoing prolonged fasting, his urine would contain abnormal quantities of ketones.

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