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Phenylpyruvic acids in the urine is detected by:

A
Guthrie's test
B
VMA in urine
C
Gerhas test
D
Ferric chloride test
High-Yield Explanation
Ferric chloride test is a quantitative test for the detection of phenylketonuria; the addition of ferric chloride to urine give rise to a blue green colour in the presence of phenylketonuria. This colour is due to phenylpyruvate.

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