Why would you expect the sclera of the eyes to turn yellow as a result of jaundice?

Due to the presence of high level of bilirubin.

Explanation:

Jaundice is the condition in which the skin and sclera of eyes turns into yellow. Improper functioning of liver mainly causes the jaundice condition in an individual.

The skin and body turns yellow in jaundice because the bilirubin pigment is deposited in the blood. The bile juice of the liver mixes with the blood and causes the yellowing of the skin.