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Rate limiting step in adrenaline synthesis is conversion of____________?

Correct answer: A. Tyrosine to dopa

  • A. Tyrosine to dopa
  • B. Phenylalanine to tyrosine
  • C. Dopa to dopamine
  • D. Dopamine to nor epinephrine

Explanation

Tyrosine hydroxylase converts tyrosine to DOPA and catalyses the rate-limiting step of catecholamine synthesis. The later steps produce dopamine and norepinephrine from DOPA and dopamine, respectively.

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