Which of the following statements regarding erythrocytes is FALSE?
A)Hemoglobin is an iron-containing molecule inside erythrocytes.
B)Erythrocytes live an average of 120 days.
C)Bilirubin from worn out erythrocytes is recycled by the liver.
D)Worn out erythrocytes are removed by the spleen.

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Bilirubin is not recycled by the liver; instead, it is a breakdown product of hemoglobin from worn-out erythrocytes that the liver processes and excretes.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Erythrocytes Is FALSE