To Regulate the Amount of Heme Produced, What Enzyme Must

question 35

Multiple Choice

To regulate the amount of heme produced, what enzyme must be regulated?

• A) ALAS
• B) PBG deaminase
• C) Uroporphyrinogen III
• D) Ferrochelatase

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Definitions:

Enamel

Hard substance covering the exposed portion of the tooth.

Salivary Amylase

An enzyme produced by the salivary glands that begins the digestion of starches into sugars in the mouth.

Gastric Lipase

Gastric lipase is an enzyme secreted by the stomach that plays a crucial role in digesting dietary fats by breaking down triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong acidic compound found in gastric juice that aids in digestion and kills bacteria.