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The breakdown products of haemoglobin is called as
The breakdown products of haemoglobin is called as
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The correct option is B Bilirubin
Hemoglobin molecules from red blood cells are broken down into two subunits, heme (iron-containing portion) and globin. The heme further breaks down into iron and a green pigment called biliverdin. Biliverdin then is converted to an orange pigment called bilirubin. Hence bilirubin is a breakdown end product of heme-containing proteins. About 80% of bilirubin are formed from the degradation of erythrocyte hemoglobin in the reticuloendothelial system (RES). Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Hemoglobin molecules from red blood cells are broken down into two subunits, heme (iron-containing portion) and globin. The heme further breaks down into iron and a green pigment called biliverdin. Biliverdin then is converted to an orange pigment called bilirubin. Hence bilirubin is a breakdown end product of heme-containing proteins. About 80% of bilirubin are formed from the degradation of erythrocyte hemoglobin in the reticuloendothelial system (RES).
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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