Heme metabolism: practice question

A Biochemistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Biochemistry · Heme metabolism

Sample item

What enzyme converts heme to biliverdin?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Heme oxygenase

The core Heme metabolism principle identifies Heme oxygenase as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Heme oxygenase (correct)

    Correct. Heme oxygenase is supported by the key clue given.

  • B. Catalase

    Catalase is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

  • C. Carbonic anhydrase

    Carbonic anhydrase does not account for the central finding in this sample.

  • D. Ferrochelatase

    Ferrochelatase does not match the stated heme metabolism mechanism.

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What is the answer to this Biochemistry question?

The best answer is A, Heme oxygenase. The core Heme metabolism principle identifies Heme oxygenase as the best answer because it most directly explains the biochemical pathway or tissue response described in the stem.

Why is "Catalase" not the answer?

Catalase is relevant in another context but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Carbonic anhydrase" not the answer?

Carbonic anhydrase does not account for the central finding in this sample.

Why is "Ferrochelatase" not the answer?

Ferrochelatase does not match the stated heme metabolism mechanism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Heme metabolism in Biochemistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Heme oxygenase is supported by the key clue given.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Heme metabolism?

Build one table of enzyme deficiency, disease, inheritance and key finding, then revise it by spaced recall. Then use the flashcards and the other Biochemistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.