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What amino acid is the precursor for the neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine?

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All catecholamines are synthesized from the amino acid l-tyrosine according to the following sequence: tyrosine → dopa (dihydroxyphenylalanine) → dopamine → norepinephrine (noradrenaline) → epinephrine (adrenaline).

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