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Biochemistry Enzymes 514bb985

Ferrochelatase is inhibited by -

A
Arsenic
B
Lead
C
Chromium
D
Mercury
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Lead * Lead inhibits ALA dehydratase. Therefore, lead poisoning causes inhibition of heme synthesis and excessive amount of d-ALA is excreted in urine. Lead can also inhibit ferrochelatase (heme synthase).

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