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The physical characteristic of color is assessed when a routing urinalysis is performed. What substance is...

The physical characteristic of color is assessed when a routing urinalysis is performed. What substance is normally found in urine that is principally responsible for its

yellow coloration?

Bilirubin

Melanin

Carotene

Urochrome
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ANSWER - Urochrome

Urochrome is responsible for the yellow color of urine, it is of yellow brown pigment which is derived from urobilin. Urochrome is produced when the body breaks down dead blood cells so that to protect the liver from the harmful substances by protecting the elements in the blood which flows directly from the stomach or the intestines.

The color of normal urine ranges from pale yellow to deep amber and is due to pigment called the urochrome.

So, the correct option is Urochrome

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