Essential Biochemistry - Hemoglobin Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 10)
What is the first step in heme synthesis?
Condensation of glycine and succinyl CoA
Formation of porphyrin ring
Iron insertion into protoporphyrin
Oxidation of protoporphyrinogen IX
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The first step involves the condensation of glycine and succinyl CoA.