Question

You and a friend are being chased by a bear. under these conditions levels of epinephrine are increased due to metabolism of which of the following amino acids

Answer 1

For producing epinephrine , tyrosine is required .

Step-by-step explanation:

Epinephrine is produced in adrenal medulla, where the amino acid tyrosine is transformed to norepinephrine. An enzyme known as phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase catalyzes the methylation of norepinephrine to epinephrine.