Purines are the larger of the two types of bases found in DNA. Cytosine and thymine are pyrimidines. The deoxyribose sugar of the DNA backbone has 5 carbons and 3 oxygens. The carbon atoms are numbered 1', 2', 3', 4', and 5' to distinguish from the numbering of the atoms of the purine and pyrmidine rings.
Be it a cola, non-cola, diet soda or other sugar-sweetened carbonated beverage, carbonated beverages can increase your risk of serious health issues. Soda, especially colas, contains high levels of phosphoric acid, which is closely linked with the development of kidney stones and other renal problems.
Sodas donât actually cause bladder or urinary tract infections, but they have been found to cause bladder irritation in people with chronic bladder inSlammation. In particular, citrus-Slavored sodas like the lemon-lime concoctions are often found to be the cause-agent for bladder irritation.