Gout results due to defective function of the following enzyme-: (A) PRPP synthetase, (B) Glucose 6 phosphatase, (C) Purine nucleotide phosphorylase, (D) Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase
Answer is B. Glucose 6 phosphatase defiency is a glycogen storage disorder which results in increased production of uric acid. Ref Davidsons 23e p1013