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OPRA Biomedical Sciences QUESTION #3808
Question 1
In hepatic bilirubin processing, where does the conjugation of bilirubin primarily take place?
  • Erythrocyte
  • Intestine
  • Liver✔️
  • Kidney
Correct Answer Explanation
Bilirubin conjugation (primarily with glucuronic acid via UGT enzymes) occurs in hepatocytes of the liver, converting water-insoluble unconjugated bilirubin to water-soluble conjugated bilirubin.