Which of the following hormones is not involved in tyrosine metabolism?

Calcitonin

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Melanin

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Epinephrine

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Calcitonin
Tyrosine is a naturally occurring, nonessential amino acid present in most proteins. It is a product of phenylalanine metabolism and a precursor of thyroid hormones, catecholamines, and melanin. Calcitonin is not involved in tyrosine metabolism.

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