Chapter 18, Problem 18.73P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The amino acid used to synthesize dopamine in the body needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The organic compounds with both amino and carboxylic acid groups are known as amino acids. All the amino acids have a specific R group. The general formula is represented as follows:

  ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{N}-\text{CH}\left(R\right)-\text{COOH}$

Here, R group is different for different amino acids.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The amino acid used to synthesize norepinephrine in the body needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The organic compounds with both amino and carboxylic acid groups are known as amino acids. All the amino acids have a specific R group. The general formula is represented as follows:

  ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{N}-\text{CH}\left(R\right)-\text{COOH}$

Here, R group is different for different amino acids.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The amino acid used to synthesize serotonine in the body needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The organic compounds with both amino and carboxylic acid groups are known as amino acids. All the amino acids have a specific R group. The general formula is represented as follows:

  ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{N}-\text{CH}\left(R\right)-\text{COOH}$

Here, R group is different for different amino acids.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The amino acid used to synthesize histamine in the body needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The organic compounds with both amino and carboxylic acid groups are known as amino acids. All the amino acids have a specific R group. The general formula is represented as follows:

  ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{N}-\text{CH}\left(R\right)-\text{COOH}$

Here, R group is different for different amino acids.