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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An enzyme, localized to the mitochondrion, that catalyses the terminal (eighth) step in the biosynthesis of heme, converting protoporphyrin IX into heme countable, uncountable

Etymology

From ferro- + chelatase.

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