The Picture Below Shows the Structure Of $\gamma$ -Amino-Butyric Acid (GABA)

question 39

Essay

The picture below shows the structure of $\gamma$ -amino-butyric acid (GABA).
a.From which amino acid is GABA derived (give the name of the amino acid closest in structure to GABA).
b.What is the structural difference between GABA and this amino acid.
c.What is the function of GABA.

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