The correct sequence of the reactions of catabolism of adenosine to uric acid is (A) Adenosine→hypoxanthine→xanthine→uric acid (B) Adenosine→xanthine→inosine→uric acid (C) Adenosine→inosine→hypoxanthine→ xanthine uric acid (D) Adenosine→xanthine→inosine→hypoxanthine uric acid

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