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The conversion of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan is not considered a rate limiting step in the overall metabolic process.
The conversion of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan is not considered a rate limiting step in the overall metabolic process.
False
5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) is a product of the oxidative deamination of tryptophan.
5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) is a product of the oxidative deamination of tryptophan.
True
5-hydroxytryptophan is synthesized from tryptophan using the enzyme tryptophan decarboxylase.
5-hydroxytryptophan is synthesized from tryptophan using the enzyme tryptophan decarboxylase.
False
5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is produced from 5-hydroxytryptophan through a non-specific hydroxylation reaction.
5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is produced from 5-hydroxytryptophan through a non-specific hydroxylation reaction.
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In the degradation of tryptophan, monoamine oxidase-B is more active than monoamine oxidase-A.
In the degradation of tryptophan, monoamine oxidase-B is more active than monoamine oxidase-A.
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