Bilirubin is Conjugated with _________ to Increase Its Solubility for Excretion

Question

Bilirubin is conjugated with _________ to increase its solubility for excretion.
A)phospholipids
B)glycine
C)glucuronic acid
D)taurine
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin is conjugated with glucuronic acid to form bilirubin diglucuronide, which is water-soluble and can be excreted in bile.