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Bile pgiments are...

Bile pgiments are

A

Haemocyanin

B

biliverdin

C

Bilirubin

D

Both b and C

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Bile Pigments**: Bile pigments are substances that are produced in the liver and are components of bile. They play a role in digestion and excretion. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options given are: - A. Hemocyanin - B. Biliverdin - C. Bilirubin - D. Both B and C 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Hemocyanin**: This is not a bile pigment; it is a copper-containing protein found in the blood of some invertebrates and is not related to bile. - **Biliverdin**: This is a green bile pigment that is produced from the breakdown of hemoglobin. - **Bilirubin**: This is a yellow bile pigment that is formed from the reduction of biliverdin and is also a product of hemoglobin breakdown. 4. **Conclusion**: Since both Biliverdin (B) and Bilirubin (C) are bile pigments, the correct answer is option D, which states "Both B and C." 5. **Final Answer**: The answer to the question "Bile pigments are" is option D: Both B and C. ---
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