Which of the following amino acid is required for synthesis of hemoglobin?
Alanine
Glycine
Arginine
Histidine
Synthesis of Heme The enzyme ALA synthase condenses glycine with succinyl CoA to form delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) (Chapter 21). It is the key enzyme of heme synthesis.Ref: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 6th edition, page no: 185
Metabolism of protein and amino acid