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Which of the follwoing is a source of norepinephrine?

A
Phenylalanine
B
Alanine
C
Tyrosine
D
Tryptophan
High-Yield Explanation
Norepinephrine is synthesized by a series of enzymatic steps in the adrenal medulla and postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system from the amino acid tyrosine. Ref: Textbook Of Medical Physiology By Khurana, 2006, Page 769; Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 4th Edition, Page 440, 678, 859

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