Which of the Following Statements Explains Why Allopurinol Is Able

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explains why allopurinol is able to prevent gout?

A) Allopurinol binds to uric acid,thus preventing the formation of uric acid crystals.
B) Allopurinol acts as a diuretic to increase the elimination of uric acid.
C) Allopurinol inhibits the production of uric acid and allows for the more highly soluble xanthine and hypoxanthine to be excreted from the body.
D) Allopurinol stimulates the purine salvage pathway,thus eliminating the need for production of uric acid.