Biology PYQ 108 of 227 · Excretory System

What amongst the following is responsible for formation of stone in human kidney?

  1. ACalcium acetate
  2. BCalcium oxalate
  3. CSodium acetate
  4. DSodium Benzoate

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Correct answer: (b) Calcium oxalate

Explanation

Calcium oxalate stones are the most common type of kidney stone.

They form when urine has excess oxalate and calcium with too little fluid.

Calcium acetate is used to bind phosphate in dialysis patients, not to form stones.

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