You Are Examining an Organism Recently Found on Mars and Are

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are examining an organism recently found on Mars and are currently trying to identify one of its neurotransmitters.Biochemical characterization indicates that it is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine,so you classify the novel neurotransmitter as a(n)

• A)acetylcholine analogue.
• B)catecholamine.
• C)neuropeptide.
• D)serotonin analogue.
• E)GABA analogue.

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Definitions:

Investigation Area

A specific location or region that is being systematically studied or examined for a particular purpose.

Coal

A combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock formed from ancient plant material, rich in carbon, used as a fuel.

Oil Seeps

Natural leakages of crude oil from the ground due to geological formations breaking the surface.

Salt

A mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), used in food seasoning and preservation, and industrially in chemical production.