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Biochemistry General 8e312921

Metabolites of tryptophan can give rise to:

A
Diarrhoea
B
Vasoconstriction
C
Flushing
D
All
High-Yield Explanation
Trytophan is an essential amino acid and is precursor of Serotonin, Melatonin & Niacin.Clinical effects of Serotonin or 5Htase: Symptoms occur due to effect on smooth muscle. Cutaneous vasomotor episodes of flushing.- Potent vasoconstriction.- Chronic diarrhoeaRespiratory distress & bronchospasm.Albinism accompanies defective melanine, product of tyrosine biosynthesis

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