Tryptophan

Tryptophan

Tryptophan TRYPTOPHAN Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. It contains indole ring. It is α- amino and β- indole propionic acid. Tryptophan is both glucogenic and ketogenic in nature. Substances produced from tryptophan are- Alanine Acetoacetyl CoA Formyl group Niacin and NAD+ Serotonin Melatonin Metabolism of tryptophan is divided into 2 – Kynurenine (kynurenine- anthranilate […]

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Tryptophan

Tryptophan Q. 1 Melatonin is secreted by parenchymal cells of pineal gland. Fever causes:  A Thermoregulatory centre to shift to new level  B Resetting of skin temperature  C Both of the above  D None of the above Q. 1 Melatonin is secreted by parenchymal cells of pineal gland. Fever causes:  A Thermoregulatory centre to shift

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