Body Fluids and Circulation Question 88

88. Breakdown product of haemoglobin is

(a) Bilirubin

(b) Iron

(c) Biliverdin

(d) Calcium

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) The breakdown products of haemoglobin are haem i.e. iron & globin protein which is then converted into yellowish substance bilirubin, extracted by the liver cells from the blood & stored in the form of bile in gall bladder. The more appropriate answer is iron.