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Which of the following is derived from tyrosine -

A
Melatonin
B
Serotonin
C
Melanin
D
Niacin
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Melanino Tyrosine is a precursor of many important compounds such as catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine ), dopamine), thyroxine, triiodothryonine, melanin.o Dopamine b-hydroxylase is a 'copper ' containing monooxygenase that requires ascorbic acid and molecular oxygen.o It catalyzes the formation of norepinephrine.

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