Multiple choice Tryptophan acts as metabolic precursor of: epinephrine norepinephrine serotonin melatonin 1 and 2 1 and 3 1 and 4 2 and 3 3 and 4 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself E Correct answer Explanation Tryptophan is the metabolic precursor to serotonin and the pineal hormone melatonin.