The combining form “hemo” refers to blood. A condition called hemolysis causes the release of hemoglobin. Which statement best describes what happens in this scenario?

“Hemolysis” means the destruction or breakdown of blood cells: “hemo” refers to blood, and “lysis” means destruction. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells, so its release is described by “the destruction of blood cells causes the cells to release a protein substance.”

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