Which of the following is responsible for incorporating iron into the heme molecule?
A) ALA dehydrase
B) PBG deaminase
C) Uroporphyrinogen III
D) Ferrochelatase

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Ferrochelatase is responsible for incorporating iron into the heme molecule. ALA dehydrase and PBG deaminase are responsible for the earlier steps in heme synthesis, while uroporphyrinogen III is a precursor molecule in the pathway.

Which of the Following Is Responsible for Incorporating Iron into the Heme