Which of the following events occurs when erythrocytes are destroyed?
A) Urine output increases.
B) Iron is secreted into the bile.
C) Heme is transported by transferrin to the liver.
D) The globin portion of the molecule is broken down into amino acids.
E) Bile is manufactured by the gallbladder.

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When erythrocytes are destroyed, the globin portion of the hemoglobin molecule is broken down into amino acids, which can be reused by the body to synthesize new proteins.

Which of the Following Events Occurs When Erythrocytes Are Destroyed