All of the following statements concerning hemoglobin degradation are correct EXCEPT
A) the heme ring is split at the alpha-methane bridge to form biliverdin.
B) heme breakdown produces carbon monoxide.
C) reduction of biliverdin produces bilirubin.
D) iron is removed from heme and excreted from the body.
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