The Enzyme-Catalyzed Decarboxylation of Glutamic Acids Leads to Gamma-Amino-Butyric Acid

question 47

Multiple Choice

The enzyme-catalyzed decarboxylation of glutamic acids leads to gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) , which is a common neurotransmitter in the human brain. What is the chemical structure of GABA?

• A) I
• B) II
• C) III
• D) IV

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