Heme is broken down into what pigment,which is excreted in bile?
A) Amino acids
B) Iron
C) Bilirubin
D) Melanin

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Heme is broken down into biliverdin, which is then converted into bilirubin. Bilirubin is excreted in bile. Choices A, B, and D are not correct because amino acids are products of protein digestion, iron is used in heme synthesis, and melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes.

Heme Is Broken Down into What Pigment,which Is Excreted in Bile