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.
Drinking soda does not cause kidney infections. Kidney infections are caused by bacteria. The usually start off as a UTI. If the UTI is left untreated, the bacteria can travel from the bladder into the ureters (the tubes that lead to the kidneys) and end up in the kidneys where they will cause a kidney infection.