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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which process in the liver is responsible for breaking down worn-out red blood cells?
Options
A Deamination
B Detoxification
C Hemoglobin breakdown
Correct Answer
D Bile synthesis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The liver breaks down worn-out red blood cells; hemoglobin breakdown products contribute to bile pigment formation.

Hint

What happens to old red blood cells in the liver?

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