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Biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics

Purine synthesis, salvage, and gout

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A 4-year-old boy is evaluated for delayed motor development and recurrent biting of his lips and fingers. Examination shows dystonic movements. His parents recall orange material in his diapers during infancy. Ultrasonography now shows a renal calculus, and serum urate is 11.4 mg/dL.

Which pair of reactions is most likely markedly impaired in this child?