Gout – Medicine MCQ

Which of the following is impaired in a case of gout?

A. Protein metabolism

B. Ketone metabolism

C. Purine metabolism

D. Pyrimidine metabolism

Correct answer : C. Purine metabolism

Gout arises form the increased production / decreased excretion of uric acid (an end product of purine metabolism).

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