Uric acid is formed from

Protein

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Pyrimidines

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Purines

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Glucose

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Solution

The correct option is B Purines
Uric acid is formed from the metabolic breakdown of purines. It is produced by the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which oxidizes oxypurines such as xanthine into uric acid. Uric acid is normally cleaned out of the blood by the kidneys and passes out of the body along with urine.
So, the correct answer is 'Purines'.

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