aliensbrain
  • Home
  • Study
  • Quizzes
  • 🎤AI Practicefree
  • Notebooks
  • Community
  • Sign in
  • Organisation of Life
  • GABA is derived from which amino acid?
Multiple choice

GABA is derived from which amino acid?

  1. Tryptophan

  2. TYrosin

  3. Glutamate

  4. Serine

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

GABA is systhesised from glutamate by the enzyme glutamic acid decarboxylase. It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Keep practicing — related questions

  • Which of the following amino acid is a precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin?
  • Which of the following hormones is derived from tryptophan?
  • Which amino acid is the precursor for Seretonin, which is a neurotransmitter?
  • Find the correct match of amino acid residue with its function. 1. Gamma-aminobutyric acid: a glutamatedeca...
  • Which of the following hormones is chemically an amino acid derivative?
  • Which of the following amino acids is obtained from pyruvate if aminotransferases isolated from Bacillus me...
  • Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and act as intermediates in metabolism. The amino acid havi...
  • Aliphatic amino acids do not like to be in contact with water molecules in an aqueous solution. Among the f...
Play the full quiz 🎤 Practise this topic out loud

Practice this topic

  • Biomolecules and Enzymes (1501 questions)
Advertisement
© Aliensbrain | all rights reserved
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms and Condition
  • Privacy Policy