Which of the Following Statements About Heme Degradation Is Correct

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about heme degradation is correct?

• A) A heme oxidase localized in the red blood cell catalyzes excision of the alpha-methene group yielding verdohemoglobin
• B) Conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin involves a 2-electron reduction of the biliverdin molecule.
• C) Direct bilirubin measured in the Van den Bergh test is mostly bilirubin diglucuronide.
• D) A and B are correct.
• E) B and C are correct.

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Definitions:

Vertical Analysis

An approach to financial statement examination whereby each component is presented relative to a foundational number in the report.

Balance Sheet

An accounting summary that captures a company's financial holdings, debts, and stockholders' equity at a given time.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profit over a specific period of time.

Vertical Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis in which each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (asset, liabilities, and equity) in a balance sheet is represented as a proportion of the total account.