The Immediate Precursor of Heme in Its Synthesis Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

The immediate precursor of heme in its synthesis is

• A) protoporphyrin IX.
• B) coproporphyrinogen III.
• C) uroporphyrinogen III.
• D) porphobilinogen.
• E) bilirubin.

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