Urochrome Comes from the Metabolism of ___________ in the Liver

Question

Urochrome comes from the metabolism of ___________ in the liver.
A)amino acids
B)hemoglobin
C)lactic acid
D)cholesterol

Accepted Answer

Urochrome is a yellow pigment that gives urine its typical color. It is a byproduct of the breakdown of heme, which is the iron-containing component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. This breakdown occurs in the liver, where heme is broken down into bilirubin and urobilinogen, which is then further metabolized into urochrome.