The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor for the
synthesis of
(a) estrogen and progesterone
(b) cortisol and cortisone
(c) melatonin and serotonin
(d) thyroxine and triiodothyronine

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Answer :

(c) melatonin and serotonin

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