Question

Which disorder involves the formation of ketone bodies?

(a) Graves’ disease

(b) Diabetes insipidus

(c) Acromegaly

(d) Diabetes mellitus

I had been asked this question in an interview.

My doubt is from Chemical Control and Coordination topic in portion Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) Diabetes mellitus

For explanation I would say: Prolonged hyperglycemia leads to a disorder called diabetes mellitus. It is characterized by weight loss, frequent urination, presence of glucose in urine or glycosuria and the formation of ketone bodies.