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Hormones – amino acid derivatives
Concepts tested here
- tryptophan-melatonin-serotonin
All Questions
2016 1 question
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The amino acid, tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of
Tryptophan → serotonin → melatonin.
Thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine are derived from tyrosine (with iodine). Melatonin and serotonin are derived from tryptophan.
