The Rate-Limiting Step in the Biosynthesis of Catecholamines Is The

question 11

Multiple Choice

The rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of catecholamines is the:

• A) conversion of 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG)to VMA by alcohol dehydrogenase.
• B) conversion of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan by tryptophan hydroxylase.
• C) metabolism by catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)to MHPG.
• D) conversion of tyrosine to 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine by tyrosine hydroxylase.

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