Multiple choice

Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals secreted in the body. Which of the following amino acids acts as a neurotransmitter?

  1. Cysteine

  2. Glutamic acid

  3. Glycine

  4. Serine

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Glutamic acid is one of the 20 proteinogenic amino acids and its codons are GAA and GAG. It is a non-essential amino acid. It is an important neurotransmitter that plays a key role in long-term potentiation and is important for learning and memory.