Asked by brittney klann on May 26, 2024
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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.
Transferrin
A plasma protein that transports iron throughout the body.
Erythrocytes
Red blood cells that are primarily responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.
Amino Acids
Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, which are the building blocks of life.
- Clarify the synthesis, existence, and elimination of erythrocytes.
Verified Answer
BZ
Becky ZunigaMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
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.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the synthesis, existence, and elimination of erythrocytes.