Catecholamines are Derived from What Amino Acid

Question

Catecholamines are derived from what amino acid?
A) glycine
B) tryptophan
C) glutamate
D) histidine
E) tyrosine

Accepted Answer

Catecholamines, which include dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, are derived from the amino acid tyrosine.