Amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of melatonin and serotonin. These are neurotransmitters derived from the amino acid tryptophan. Within the pineal gland, serotonin is acetylated and then methylated to yield melatonin.
The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:
NEET UG 2016 — Zoology Chemical Coordination and Integration
The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:
Held on 30 Apr 2016 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Melatonin and Serotonin
- B
Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
- C
Estrogen and Progesterone
- D
Cortisol and Cortisone
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