Erythropoietic porphyrias are associated with:

a. Abnormal iron metabolism
b. Abnormal enzymes in the heme biosynthetic pathway
c. Abnormal globin synthesis
d. DMT1 mutations


Correct Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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