Biomolecules Question 98
Question: Which of the following amino acids will give rise to an inhibitory neurotransmitter?
Options:
A) Histidine
B) Glutamic acid
C) Omithine
D) Tyrosine
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Glutamic acid on decarboxylation gives rise to gamma amino butyric acid (GAMA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Tyrosine will produce dopamine and epinephrine, which are excitatory neurotransmitters.
BETA
