During Hemoglobin Recycling, Heme is Initially Broken Down Into

Question

During hemoglobin recycling, heme is initially broken down into
A) amino acids.
B) erythropoietin.
C) iron and bilirubin.
D) bile.

Accepted Answer

Heme is broken down into iron and bilirubin during hemoglobin recycling. Iron is recycled and used to make new red blood cells, while bilirubin is transported to the liver and converted into bile before being excreted from the body.