Which of the following is correct structure of tyrosine?

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Solution

The correct option is A
Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acid the body makes from another amino acid called phenylalanine. It is an essential component for the production of several important brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, including epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
Tyrosine is p-hydroxyphenylalanine. Its structure is

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