WAEC Biology 2026 Question 2

Question 2

Excretion

A sample of urine from a patient was tested with Benedict's solution, and the observation was an orange precipitate. This could be an indication of

  1. A.hepatitis
  2. B.diabetes
  3. C.gonorrhea
  4. D.kwashiorkor
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (diabetes)

Explanation

An orange precipitate shows reducing sugar (glucose) in the urine, a sign of diabetes mellitus.