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From which amino acid, amine hormones are formed?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Type of Hormones**: Amine hormones are a type of hormone that is derived from amino acids. 2. **Determine the Amino Acids**: The specific amino acids from which amine hormones are formed are tryptophan and tyrosine. 3. **Examples of Amine Hormones**: - **From Tryptophan**: The hormone melatonin is derived from tryptophan. It is secreted by the pineal gland and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. ...
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