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What is the primary function of hemoglobin?
What is the primary function of hemoglobin?
- Aid in the synthesis of ATP
- Act as an enzyme in heme biosynthesis
- Facilitate glucose transport within RBCs
- Transport molecular oxygen from the lungs to the tissue (correct)
What is the molecular weight of hemoglobin (Hgb)?
What is the molecular weight of hemoglobin (Hgb)?
- 60,000 D
- 75,000 D
- 50,000 D
- 64,000 D (correct)
Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of Aminolevulinic acid (ALA)?
Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of Aminolevulinic acid (ALA)?
- Uroporphobilinogen III synthase
- PBG Deaminase
- Aminolevulinic acid synthase (correct)
- Protoporphyrinogen oxidase
What is the initial precursor in the heme biosynthesis pathway?
What is the initial precursor in the heme biosynthesis pathway?
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Where does heme synthesis begin?
Where does heme synthesis begin?
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