What Amino Acid Is Used to Synthesize the Neurotransmitter Serotonin

question 65

Multiple Choice

What amino acid is used to synthesize the neurotransmitter serotonin and the vitamin niacin?

• A)glycine
• B)tyrosine
• C)methionine
• D)tryptophan

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