Which of the following statements is true about gout?
A) Gout is caused by excessive breakdown of pyrimidine nucleotides.
B) Gout can be treated by administration of fluorouracil.
C) Gout is particularly prevalent in patients lacking xanthine oxidase.
D) Gout leads to deposition of sodium urate crystals in the joints.
E) Eating more liver is an effective way to treat the symptoms of gout.
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