Biogenic amines (such as Melatonin) are synthesized from
A
Tryptophan
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B
Glutamic acid
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C
Tyrosine
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D
Phenylalanine
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Solution
The correct option is B Tryptophan Biogenic amines are synthesized from tryptphan. It is one of the 22 standard amino acids and an essential amino acid in the human diet, as demonstrated by its growth effects on rats. Codon is UGG.