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Heme is what type of group?
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Prosthetic group
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Heme is buit up from what two precursors?
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The amino acid glycine and Succinyl-CoA (Krebbs Cycle Intermediate)
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What is the first step in heme synthesis and where does it occur?
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The formation of d-aminolevulinic acid and it occurs in the mitochondria
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What occurs in the 2nd step of heme synthesis?
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2 molecules of d-levulinic acid are asymmetrically condensed by d-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase
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Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase is a ____ dependent enzyme that is inhibited by __________.
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Zinc, Heavy Metals inclding lead
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