Biochemistry All of the following are true regarding acute gouty ahritis, EXCEPT: A Allopurinol is effective to treat the acute attack B MSU crystals are needle shaped and negatively birefringent C Serum uric acid levels can be normal or low at the time of an acute attack D Tophi are made up of monosodium urate crystals (MSU) 💡 Explanation All of the following are true regarding acute gouty ahritis, EXCEPT: ✓ Correct Answer: A. Allopurinol is effective to treat the acute attack