hypoxanthine

Questions

What does hypoxanthine mean?

A bicyclic heterocycle, 3,7-dihydropurin-6-one, that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of uric acid.

Where does hypoxanthine come from?

From hypo- + xanthine

How to pronounce hypoxanthine

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