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Biochemistry HAEM synth and porphyrias b5ae1a9a

Most common porphyria in humans is due to deficiency of which of the following enzyme:

A
PBG deaminase
B
Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
C
Ferrochelatase
D
Coproporphyrinogen oxidase
High-Yield Explanation
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda is the most common porphyria. Enzyme defect:- Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase Sporadic (type 1) Familial (type 2) Can also develop after exposure to halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. MC Acute porphyria - Acute intermittent porphyria MC porphyria in children - Erythropoietic protoporphyria

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