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What is Which vitamin is required for the rate-limiting step of heme synthesis: and explain in detail?
The rate-limiting step of heme synthesis is catalysed by ALA synthase This condensation reaction requires Pyridoxal phosphate (Vitamin B6) as a cofactor. This is why vitamin B6 deficiency leads to sideroblastic anemia.