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.
