Serotonin is also known as?: (A) 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), (B) N-methyl phenylamine, (C) 3-Methoxytyramine, (D) Phenethylamine
Answer is A. Serotonin is synthesized from Tryptophan Formed by hydroxylation & decarboxylation of tryptophan. Synthesis of melatonin(in Pineal gland) and serotonin Serotonin is a mono-amine neurotransmitter. 5-hydroxytryptophan is also known as Oxitriptan. Melatonin is a product of Tryptophan whereas Melanin is a Product of Tyrosine.