Essential Biochemistry - Hemoglobin Metabolism (Section 2 - No. 49)
The first step in the biosynthesis of porphyrins is the condensation of:
glycine and succinyl CoA to form 5-aminolevulinic acid.
glycine and acetyl CoA to form 5-aminolevulinic acid.
glutamate and succinyl CoA to form 5-aminolevulinic acid.
glutamate and acetyl CoA to form 5-aminolevulinic acid.
Explanation
The first step in the biosynthesis of porphyrins is the condensation of glycine and succinyl CoA to form 5-aminolevulinic acid.
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