Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
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Chapter 4, Problem 4CT
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To explain: The reason why the vampire stories arose among people who were not aware about the disease porphyria.
Introduction: Porphyria is a group of genetic disorders that arises due to the accumulation of chemicals called porphyrins in the body. In this disease, people lack enzymes of the
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