Uric acid values are usually elevated in patients with leukemia because of the breakdown of:
A) Proteins.
B) Nucleic acids (adenine and guanine).
C) Amino acids.
D) Epinephrine.

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Uric acid is a breakdown product of nucleic acids (adenine and guanine), and its levels can be elevated in patients with leukemia due to the high turnover rate of leukemic cells, leading to increased nucleic acid breakdown.

Uric Acid Values Are Usually Elevated in Patients with Leukemia