Which of the following is the precursor for adrenaline and thyroxine synthesis?
High-Yield Explanation
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Tyrosine is the precursor for triiodothyronine and thyroxine. It is also an immediate precursor for the catecholamines (adrenaline) and tyrosine hydroxylase is the rate limiting enzyme in the catecholamine biosynthesis.