Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 21, 2026
Bilirubin and biliverdin are derived from
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
Bilirubin and biliverdin are derived from heme. The component of haemoglobin responsible for binding oxygen, consists of an iron ion, that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring, that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen. Biliverdin results from the breakdown of the heme moiety of hemoglobin in erythrocytes. Bilirubin is the yellow breakdown product of normal heme catabolism, caused by the body's clearance of aged red blood cells which contain hemoglobin.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
The energy required to ionize a hydrogen like ion in its ground state is 9 Rydberg's. What is the w…
A flask contains argon and oxygen in the ratio of 3:2 in mass and the mixture is kept at 27°C. The …
Hydrogen atom from excited state comes to the ground by emitting a photon of wavelength . The valu…
The activity of a radioactive material is 6.4 x 10 -4 curie. Its half life is 5 days. The activity …
The half life period of a radioactive substance is 60 days. The time taken for th of its original …
A radioactive sample decays times its original quantity in 15 minutes. The half-life of the sample…