Term Name: ferrochelatase activity
Synonyms: ferro-protoporphyrin chelatase activity, heme synthase activity, heme synthetase activity, iron chelatase activity, protoheme ferro-lyase (protoporphyrin-forming), protoheme ferro-lyase activity, protoheme ferrolyase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: heme B (protoheme) + H+ = Fe(2+) + protoporphyrin IX.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004325]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: lyase activity
has subtype: sirohydrochlorin ferrochelatase activity