Question

You are examining an organism recently found on Mars and are currently trying to identify one of its neurotransmitters. Biochemical characterization indicates that it is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine, so you classify the novel neurotransmitter as a(n)

Answer 1

Tyrosine derived neurotransmitters

Step-by-step explanation:

These neurotransmitters are produced as a result of the conversion of tyrosine when not incorporated into proteins or energy production is converted to catecholamines.

These catecholamines includes dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

All these three catecholamines produce various effects in numerous locations in the body acting either as a neurotransmitter or as a hormone