Essential Biochemistry - Hemoglobin Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 33)
The first step in the biosynthesis of porphyrins is the condensation of glycine and succinyl-CoA to form
Porphobilinogen
δ-aminolevulinate
Uroporphyrinogen
Coproporphyrinogen
Paliwanag
The first step in the biosynthesis of porphyrins is the condensation of glycine and succinyl-CoA to form δ-aminolevulinate.