72.tWhich of the following statements explains why allopurinol is able to prevent gout?
(A)tIt binds to uric acid thus preventing the fonnation of uric acid crystals.
(B)tIt acts as a diuretic to increase the elimination of uric acid.
(C)tIt inhibits tiie production of uric acid and allows for the more highly soluble xanthine and hypoxanthine to be excreted from the body.
(D)tIt stimulates the purine salvage pathway, thus eliminating the need for production of uric acid.
(E)tNone of the above.