A genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of enzymes in the heme biosynthetic pathway is known as:

A. hemoglobinemia
B. somnolence
C. epilepsy
D. porphyria


d
Rationale: Porphyria is a genetic disorder caused by the deficiency of enzymes of the heme biosynthetic pathway. Patients with this condition should not be given barbiturates.

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