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  4. The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:

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Q. The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:

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Amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of melatonin and serotonin. These are neurotransmitters derived from the amino acid tryptophan. Within the pineal gland, serotonin is acetylated and then methylated to yield melatonin.