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Haemoglobin is involved earlier in the cycle of bilirubin production. Red blood cell breakdown in the spleen is the first step in the production of bilirubin, but haemoglobin is not conjugated with it.
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e
Haemoglobin
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Bilirubin is conjugated to glucuronate in the liver and excreted into the bile. Elevated conjugated bilirubin in the blood suggests a blockage in the biliary system, hence causing jaundice and dark urine.
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a
Glucuronate
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Albumin helps to transport bilirubin in the blood. It is not conjugated to it.
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b
Albumin
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Cholesterol is not involved in the conjugation of bilirubin.
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c
Cholesterol
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Fructose is a sugar, not involved in the conjugation of bilirubin
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d
Fructose
Concept
Chapter
2693
4571
Formation of bile acids and bile salts
Topic
180
Biochemistry
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A 35-year-old man presents to his GP surgery with jaundice and dark urine. Laboratory tests reveal elevated levels of conjugated bilirubin in his blood.

Which of the following biochemicals is bilirubin conjugated to?
a