Protoporphyrin IX:

1. Intermediate in heme synthesis
2. Intermediate in heme degradation

1. A only
2. B only
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A or B

Right

Iron (II) is added to protoporphyrin IX to form heme.
In heme degradation, the heme ring is cleaved, producing biliverdin and other products.

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