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Bilirubin is conjugated with which of the following ?
Correct answer: D. Glucuronic acid
- A. Glycine
- B. Glutamine
- C. Acetyl CoA
- D. Glucuronic acid
Explanation
In hepatocytes, bilirubin is conjugated with glucuronic acid by UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, forming water-soluble bilirubin glucuronides for biliary excretion. Glycine conjugation is associated with bile acids, not bilirubin.
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