Uric Acid is a By-Product of _____ Metabolism

Question

Uric acid is a by-product of _____ metabolism.
A)glucose
B)nucleotide
C)amino acid
D)creatine phosphate

Accepted Answer

Uric acid is a by-product of nucleotide metabolism, specifically the breakdown of purines. Purines are found in DNA and RNA, as well as in some foods, and are metabolized into uric acid in the liver.