The breakdown product of RBC is:
Correct answer: B. Bilirubin
- A. Hemoglobin
- B. Bilirubin
- C. Insulin
- D. None of (A), (B), (C)
Explanation
Red blood cell hemoglobin molecules are broken down into two subunits, heme (the part containing iron) and globin. In addition, the heme breaks down into iron and biliverdin, a green pigment. Biliverdin is then transformed to bilirubin, an orange pigment.
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