hypoxanthine

(noun)

an intermediate in the biosynthesis of uric acid

Related Terms

  • uric acid
  • xanthine
  • purine
  • urea
  • guano

Examples of hypoxanthine in the following topics:

  • Nitrogenous Waste in Birds and Reptiles: Uric Acid

    • The enzyme xanthine oxidase makes uric acid from xanthine and hypoxanthine, which in turn are produced from other purines.
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