What is the Breakdown Product of Heme

Question

What is the breakdown product of heme?
A) Thrombin
B) Plasmin
C) Bilirubin
D) Albumin

Accepted Answer

Heme is broken down into bilirubin, which is then excreted out of the body through bile. Thrombin and plasmin are enzymes involved in blood clotting and fibrinolysis, respectively. Albumin is a protein that helps transport molecules throughout the body.