What is the unique quality that many porphyrin compounds possess that allows for their detection within body tissues and in a test tube?
A. They emit gamma radiation that can be detected using a radiation sensor
B. They fluoresce and are detected by exposing them to EMR at a specific wavelength
C. They absorb heat and can be detected using a thermal sensor.
D. They emit an odor that is characteristic of the particular type of porphyrin
Question 2
Which of the following laboratory test groups and results best reflects a patient with primary hemochromatosis?
A. Serum iron, increased; serum TIBC, decreased; transferrin saturation, increased
B. Serum iron, increased; serum TIBC, increased; transferrin saturation, increased
C. Serum lead, increased; serum TIBC, increased; transferrin saturation, increased
D. Serum iron, decreased; serum TIBC, decreased; transferrin saturation, decreased
Phenolic compounds as secondary metabolites
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Applying Signal Detection Theory
Compounds
Porphyrin biosynthesis