Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Acetone is volatile and imparts a characteristic odor to the breath, which is useful in diagnosis of diabetes.
Reason (R) : Individuals with untreated diabetes produces large quantities of acetoacetate, their blood contains significant amount of acetone.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (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

Hint:

Remember the three main metabolic ketone bodies are Acetoacetate, $\beta$-hydroxybutyrate, and Acetone. Among these, only Acetone is exhaled through the respiratory system because of its high volatility, generating the classic "fruity breath" hallmark of DKA.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A