Which of the following statements is true regarding porphyrias?
A) They are a group of inherited and acquired disorders of heme biosynthesis caused by deficiencies of specific enzymes in the biosynthetic pathway.
B) They are a group of inherited and acquired disorders of glucose biosynthesis caused by deficiencies of specific enzymes in the biosynthetic pathway.
C) They are a group of non-genetically related disorders of heme biosynthesis caused by deficiencies of specific enzymes in the biosynthetic pathway.
D) They are a group of inherited and acquired disorders of cholesterol biosynthesis caused by deficiencies of specific enzymes in the biosynthetic pathway.
A
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