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The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:

  1. A
    Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
  2. B
    Estrogen and Progesterone
  3. C
    Cortisol and Cortisone
  4. D
    Melatonin and Serotonin

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Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves as a precursor for the synthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin and the hormone melatonin. Thyroxine is derived from Tyrosine.

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The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:
A
Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
B
Estrogen and Progesterone
C
Cortisol and Cortisone
D
Melatonin and Serotonin

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