Question
Biology Question on locomotion and movement
Gout is caused due to the accumulation of
A
oxalic acid
B
uric acid
C
calcium carbonate
D
lactic acid
Answer
uric acid
Explanation
Solution
Gout is a disease in which a defect in purine metabolism causes an excess of uric acid and its salts (urates) to accumulate in the blood stream and the joints respectively. It results in attacks of acute gouty arthritis and chronic destruction of the joints and deposits of urates in skin and cartilage (especially ears).