Question 2 of 13
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Protoporphyrin IX.
- A. Intermediate in heme synthesis
- B. Intermediate in heme degradation
- A. A only
- B. B only
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
The correct answer is (A).
Comments:
- Iron (II) is added to protoporphyrin IX to form heme. In heme degradation, the heme ring is cleaved, producing biliverdin and other products.
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