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Jaundice in human beings is the result of
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- incomplete metabolism of biliverdin
- complete metabolism of biliverdin
- incomplete metabolism of bilirubin
- complete metabolism of bilirubin
Correct Option: C
Jaundice in human beings is the result of incomplete metabolism of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a bile pigment that is metabolised and excreted out as sterco-bilinogen in faeces. However when a pathological process interferes with its normal functioning, it leads to jaundice. The symptoms of jaundice is yellowing of skin and eyes due to deposition of bile pigments.