Multiple choice

Hypoxanthine is a precursor of purine bases in both DNA and RNA.

Which of the following compounds is a well known example of hypoxanthine analog?

  1. Thymidine

  2. AZT

  3. 6-mercaptopurine

  4. Abrin

  5. Acetonyl-SCoA

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C Correct answer
Explanation

6-mercaptopurine is a well known example of hypoxanthine analog that blocks nucleic acid synthesis.