Hormones thyroxine, adrenaline and the pigment melanin are formed from (a) tryptophan (b) glycine (c) tyrosine (d) prolline

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Hormones thyroxine, adrenaline and the pigment melanin are formed from (a) tryptophan (b) glycine (c) tyrosine (d) prolline

Hormones thyroxine, adrenaline and the pigment melanin are formed from

(a) tryptophan (b) glycine (c) tyrosine (d) prolline

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

The correct option is (c) tyrosine.

Explanation:

Tyrosine is the precursor of : (a) hormone epinephrine (i.e. adrenaline) and thyroid hormones, (b) neurotransmitter dopamine, (c) melanin (the black pigment of skin).

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