You are examining a recently captured organism from another planet and are currently trying to deduce the types of neurotransmitters associated with the propagation of nerve impulses.You discover a very interesting neurotransmitter and find that,in spite of being alien,it is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine.As a result,this novel neurotransmitter has to be classified as a(n)
A)acetylcholine analogue.
B)catecholamine.
C)neuropeptide.
D)serotinin analogue.
E)GABA analogue.

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The fact that the neurotransmitter is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine indicates that it is a catecholamine. Catecholamines include neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

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