Porphyrins and Porphyrias

Question 1

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Answer 1

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Question 2

Which of the following is not true of porphyrins?
(a) they are derived from auto-oxidation
(b) they contain 8 double-bonds
(c) they can cause nephropathy
(d) they can cause skin damage
(e) they are fluorescent

Answer 2

(a) they are derived from auto-oxidation