Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
From which amino acid Serotonin is synthesized and the types of reactions involved in the biosynthesis of Serotonin has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Decarboxylation is a
Hydroxylation is a chemical reaction which introduces a hydroxyl group (
(b)
Interpretation:
From which amino acid Melatonin is synthesized and the types of reactions involved in the biosynthesis of Melatonin has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction in which the
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