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Which of the following pigments are responsible for the brown color of human faeces?

A
Stercobilinogen
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Stercobilin
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C
Derivatives of bilirubin
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D
All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Bilirubin and its derivatives, Stercobilin that is secreted from the liver as the waste material that is formed after the degradation of haemoglobin and
Stercobilinogen is a chemical formed by the bacteria of the gut from the degradation of haemoglobin are responsible for the colour of the faeces.
So the correct option is 'All of the above'.

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