Question

Read the following statements A and B.
$\text{Statement-A:}$ Tyrosine, phenylalanine and tryptophan are aromatic amino acids.
$\text{Statement-B:}$ $\alpha$-amino acids are substituted methanes. Choose the correct option.

• A. Only statement A is correct
• B. Both statements A & B are correct
• C. Only statement B is correct
• D. Both statements A & B are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both statements A & B are correct

Answer (1)
Tryptophan is an aromatic amino acid used to synthesise melatonin and serotonin. Tyrosine is also an aromatic amino acid, used in synthesis of melanin, adrenaline, noradrenaline and thyroglobulins.