All of the Following Statements Concerning Hemoglobin Degradation Are Correct

question 24

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning hemoglobin degradation are correct EXCEPT

• A) the heme ring is split at the alpha-methane bridge to form biliverdin.
• B) heme breakdown produces carbon monoxide.
• C) reduction of biliverdin produces bilirubin.
• D) iron is removed from heme and excreted from the body.

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