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.
Diet Sodas and Kidney Dysfunction. Diet sodas do not contain fructose or other natural sugars. As a result, you might think that you can avoid the negative effects on your kidneys as long as you avoid regular sodas and colas. A 2011 research article in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, however, indicates that even diet sodas have negative effects on your kidneys.