Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of catecholamines?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of catecholamines?
  1. Tyrosine
  2. Glutamine
  3. Glycine
  4. Asparagine

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of catecholamines?
  • Step 1: Understand what catecholamines are. They are important chemicals in the body that include dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.
  • Step 2: Learn that amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play a role in making various substances in the body.
  • Step 3: Identify that tyrosine is an amino acid that is involved in the production of catecholamines.
  • Step 4: Recognize that tyrosine is converted into dopamine, which can then be further converted into norepinephrine and epinephrine.
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