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(A) Struvite stones, also known as infection stones, are composed of magnesium ammonium phosphate $(MgNH_4PO_4 \cdot 6H_2O)$.These stones form in the

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(A) Struvite stones, also known as infection stones, are composed of magnesium ammonium phosphate $(MgNH_4PO_4 \cdot 6H_2O)$.These stones form in the presence of urea-splitting bacteria, such as Proteus species, which produce the enzyme urease.Urease hydrolyzes urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide.The resulting increase in ammonia raises the urinary $pH$, creating an alkaline environment that promotes the precipitation of magnesium ammonium phosphate, leading to the formation of struvite stones.

Column-$I$ (Type of kidney stones)	Column-$II$ (Cause)
$A$. Calcium stones	$I$. Genetic disorder
$B$. Struvite stones	$II$. Calcium oxalates
$C$. Uric acid stones	$III$. Formed in response to infection by urea splitting bacteria
$D$. Cystine stones	$IV$. High protein diet

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