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Biochemistry Metabolism of protein and amino acid b1326ed6

Which of the following amino acid is required for synthesis of hemoglobin?

A
Alanine
B
Glycine
C
Arginine
D
Histidine
High-Yield Explanation
Synthesis of Heme The enzyme ALA synthase condenses glycine with succinyl CoA to form delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) (Chapter 21). It is the key enzyme of heme synthesis.Ref: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 6th edition, page no: 185

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