What is the name of the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of hemoglobin in the spleen?

A Heme oxygenase ✓
B Biliverdin reductase
C Lactate dehydrogenase
D Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

Explanation

Heme oxygenase is the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of hemoglobin in the spleen, where it catalyzes the conversion of heme to biliverdin.

Source

Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
Hematology Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high