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Gout is due to accumulation of

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Uric acid
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Calcium carbonate
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Oxalic acid
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Lactic acid
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Solution

The correct option is A Uric acid
  • Gout is a metabolic disease in which crystals of uric acid gets deposited in joints, tendons and surrounding soft tissues.
  • Symptoms of gout increase irritation, inflammation of joins and tendon tissue, joints become hot red and swollen.
  • Hence gout is due to accumulation of uric disease.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Uric acid'.

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