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The amino acid trytophan is the precurso...

The amino acid trytophan is the precursor for the synthesis of

A

thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine

B

oestrogen and progesterone

C

cortisol and cortisone

D

melatonin and serotonin

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D
Melatonin and serotonin are derivatives of tryptophan amino acid while thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine are iodinated tyrosine amino acid derivates
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