Tryptophan Enters the Brain by an Active-Transport Protein That It

question 13

Multiple Choice

 Tryptophan enters the brain by an active-transport protein that it shares with ____ and other large amino acids.

• A) phenylalanine
• B) melatonin
• C) lactose
• D) glucose

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