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Which of the following hormone is not involved in tyrosine metabolism?
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Solution:
The predominant metabolism of phenylalanine occurs through tyrosine. Tyrosine is incorporated into proteins and is involved in the synthesis of variety of biologically important compounds -epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine (catecholamines), thyroid hormones - and the pigment melanin.