Which is not a biological derivative of tyrosine?
Correct Answer: Melatonin
Description: Uses of tyrosine: =Melatonin is formed from tryptophan not from tyrosine Tip to remember:- Tyrosine (smaller name) - Melanin (smaller name) Tryptophan (bigger name) - Melatonin (bigger name) Extra information:- Phenylalanine is conveed to tyrosine by enzyme Phenylalanine Hydroxylase. Therefore tyrosine is non-essential as it can be synthesized in body from phenylalanine. Other uses of tryptophan are- Synthesis of vitamin B3 and serotonin
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