Essential Biochemistry - Hemoglobin Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 40)

The enzyme that adds iron to protoporphyrin IX to form heme is:
ALA synthase
Ferrochelatase
Porphobilinogen deaminase
Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase

Explanation

Ferrochelatase catalyzes the insertion of iron into protoporphyrin IX to form heme.

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