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The biosynthesis of heme and chlorophyll

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Marks, G.S. The biosynthesis of heme and chlorophyll. Bot. Rev 32, 56–94 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02858585

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  • Botanical Review
  • Hemin
  • Bacteriochlorophyll