Which of the following statements regarding erythrocytes is not true?
A) Hemoglobin is an iron-containing molecule inside red blood cells.
B) Erythrocytes live an average of 120 days.
C) Bilirubin from wornout red blood cells is recycled by the liver.
D) Wornout erythrocytes are removed by the spleen.
C
Explanation: Bilirubin from wornout red blood cells is broken down by the liver, not recycled. All other statements are true.
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