Histamine is synthesized from one of the 20 protein-derived amino acids. Suggest which amino acid is its biochemical precursor and the type of organic reaction(s) involved in its biosynthesis (e.g., oxidation, reduction, decarboxylation, nucleophilic substitution). CH,CH,NH, H. Histamine

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Histamine is synthesized from one of the 20 protein-derived amino acids. Suggest which
amino acid is its biochemical precursor and the type of organic reaction(s) involved in its
biosynthesis (e.g., oxidation, reduction, decarboxylation, nucleophilic substitution).
CH,CH,NH,
H.
Histamine
Transcribed Image Text:Histamine is synthesized from one of the 20 protein-derived amino acids. Suggest which amino acid is its biochemical precursor and the type of organic reaction(s) involved in its biosynthesis (e.g., oxidation, reduction, decarboxylation, nucleophilic substitution). CH,CH,NH, H. Histamine
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