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The amino acid trytophan is the precurso...

The amino acid trytophan is the precursor for the synthesis of

A

Melatonin and Serotonin

B

Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine

C

Estrogen and Progesterone

D

Cortisol and Cortisone

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A

Tryptophan amino acid helps in synthesis of hormone. Melatonin (Control biological cycle) and serotonin is vasoconstrictor.
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