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Purines. When cells animal or plant, die and are broken down Uric acid is the chemical formed when purines have been broken down completely.

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Uric acid is a metabolite of purine nucleotides.

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Uric acid is produced by breakdown of?

Purines


Is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood and causes joint inflammation Uric acid is breakdown product of?

Gout Is a kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood producing uric acid crystals causing joint inflammation. Uric acid is breakdown product of Purines which are fond in the nucleus of living cells.


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What is uric acid nepropathy?

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What happens to nitrogen in amino acid breakdown?

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What is a waste product produced in the liver from the breakdown of proteins?

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Does uric acid cause sour urine?

High uric acid levels, and uric acid crystals may accumulate in the kidneys and form kidney stones, or in the bladder. However kidney problems are not necessarily caused by high uric acid as high uric acid levels may be the result of renal insufficiency. Yes,it can if crystals are formed as a result of uric acid in the situation where gout becomes a problem can diminish the function of the kidney, the kidney by the way is also the main organ required to filter out uric acid.


Where do I find information on uric acid and ways to reduce it?

Uric acid is formed in the blood. High amount of uric acid in the blood results in a disease called gout. One should not drink alcohol or foods containing chemical called purine. For further info please visit www.ehow.com and search for uric acid or gout.


Does champagne have uric acid?

Champagne does not have uric acid. Uric acid is produces as a result of the breakdown of certain proteins that are eaten and some that are part of the body natural function of dealing with dead cells. alcohols have the habit of acting as a diuretic in people with a gouty disposition and should be avoided in order to reduce the risk of an attack.


Name the three major nitrogenous waste found in the urine?

Urea,Creatine,Creatinine urea 9.3 g/L, chloride 1.87 g/L, sodium 1.17 g/L, potassium 0.750 g/L, creatinine 0.670 g/L and other dissolved ions, inorganic and organic compounds and water.