How does rasburicase work to lower uric acid levels?
a. By increasing the production of enzymes that inactivate uric acid.
b. By inhibiting the synthesis of uric acid from metabolic purines.
c. By breaking down uric acid crystals so they can be excreted.
d. By converting uric acid crystals into purines and pyrimidines.
ANS: B
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