Which of the following statements is true about "ketones"?

A) Ketones are normally found in the urine.
B) Whenever blood sugar is low, ketones can be found in the urine.
C) Ketones are present in the blood before they show up in the urine.
D) To test for ketones, a ketone reagent strip is used in a fresh urine sample.


D

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