Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 12 - No. 10)

What is the primary role of the enzyme, tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase?
Conversion of tryptophan to serotonin
Catabolism of tryptophan to kynurenine
Synthesis of tryptophan from glucose
Conversion of tyrosine to melanin

Explanation

Tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase is involved in the catabolism of tryptophan via the kynurenine pathway.

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