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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