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Biochemistry Classification and metabolism of amino acids 4cdb02b9

Which is not a biological derivative of tyrosine?

A
Melanin
B
Melatonin
C
Epinephrine
D
Dopamine
High-Yield Explanation
Uses of tyrosine: =Melatonin is formed from tryptophan not from tyrosine Tip to remember:- Tyrosine (smaller name) - Melanin (smaller name) Tryptophan (bigger name) - Melatonin (bigger name) Extra information:- Phenylalanine is conveed to tyrosine by enzyme Phenylalanine Hydroxylase. Therefore tyrosine is non-essential as it can be synthesized in body from phenylalanine. Other uses of tryptophan are- Synthesis of vitamin B3 and serotonin

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