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Biochemistry NEET 2018 27f26405

Serotonin is also known as?

A
5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)
B
N-methyl phenylamine
C
3-Methoxytyramine
D
Phenethylamine
High-Yield Explanation
Serotonin is synthesized from Tryptophan Formed by hydroxylation & decarboxylation of tryptophan. Synthesis of melatonin(in Pineal gland) and serotonin Serotonin is a mono-amine neurotransmitter. 5-hydroxytryptophan is also known as Oxitriptan. Melatonin is a product of Tryptophan whereas Melanin is a Product of Tyrosine.

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