End product of hemoglobin break down is:
Correct answer: B. Bilirubin
- A. Creatinine
- B. Bilirubin
- C. Hypoxanthin
- D. Xanthin
Explanation
Bilirubin is the end product of haemoglobin breakdown. When haemoglobin from old red blood cells is broken down, bilirubin is formed as a byproduct. Bilirubin is then processed by the liver and eventually excreted in the bile, which is eliminated from the body through faeces.Creatinine is a waste product that is produced by the muscles during their normal metabolism. It is not an end product of haemoglobin breakdown.Hypoxanthine is a purine base that is not directly related to haemoglobin breakdown.Xanthine is a purine base that is not directly related to haemoglobin breakdown
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