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____________ are formed in the liver due to breakdown of hemoglobin into dead RBCs.

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Hemoglobin is broken down in the liver into heme and globin.
The heme further disintegrates into iron and a green pigment called biliverdin.
Biliverdin is further converted into a red-orange colored pigment which is known as bilirubin.
Bilirubin and biliverdin are formed in the liver due to breakdown of hemoglobin into dead RBCs.

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