A Build Up of Bilirubin Causes the Yellowish Coloration Seen

Question

A build up of bilirubin causes the yellowish coloration seen in jaundice.

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin is a yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in red blood cells. A buildup of bilirubin leads to jaundice, which is characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes.