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NEET Previous Year Question

$The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:$

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $Melatonin and Serotonin$
B $Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine$
C $Estrogen and Progesterone$
D $Cortisol and Cortisone$

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) The amino acid Tryptophan acts as a precursor for the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin hormones.

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