A Bruise Appears as a Greenish Spot in the Skin

Question

A bruise appears as a greenish spot in the skin because
A) hemoglobin has leaked from the blood into the injury and hemoglobin has a green color.
B) the heme group in the hemoglobin has broken down into biliverdin.
C) bilirubin from iron recycling has built-up in the bruise.
D) red blood cells lyse releasing biliverdin from inside.
E) dead white blood cells accumulate at the site of injury.

Accepted Answer

When red blood cells break down, the heme group in the hemoglobin is converted into biliverdin, which has a greenish color. This is why bruises appear greenish in color during the healing process.