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KCET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

Thyroxine produced in the thyroid gland is an iodinated derivative of

  1. A threonine
  2. B lysine
  3. C tyrosine
  4. D tryptophan
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(C) tyrosine

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Thyroxine, also known as tetraiodothyronine
or \(\mathrm{T}_4\) is an iodinated derivative of the amino acid tyrosine. It is a hormone produce by the thyroid
gland and plays a crucial role in regulating the metabolism and growth in the body.