Which of the Following Characterizes the Compound Allopurinol

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes the compound allopurinol?

• A)It is an analog of hypoxanthine that binds tightly to xanthine oxidase and prevents uric acid formation.
• B)It is an analog of guanine that binds tightly to guanine deaminase and prevents xanthine formation.
• C)It is an analog of inosine that binds tightly to xanthine oxidase and prevents xanthine formation.
• D)It is an analog of hypoxanthine that binds tightly to guanine deaminase and prevents uric acid formation.

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