Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level 5th Edition

by Voet, Donald; Voet, Judith G.; Pratt, Charlotte W.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1118918401

ISBN 13: 978-1-11891-840-1

Chapter 21 - Amino Acid Metabolism - Exercises - Page 771: 26

Answer

Melatonin is derived from the hydroxylation, decarboxylation, acetylation, and methylation of tryptophan.

Work Step by Step

Melatonin is derived from tryptophan. The amino acid undergoes the following stepwise reactions to become melatonin: 1) hydroxylation 2) decarboxylation 3) acetylation 4) methylation

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