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What would occur to the ability to produce neurotransmitters if the amino acid tyrosine was missing? What neurotransmitters would be affected and why? What functional losses to the body could result? Be specific.

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What would occur to the ability to produce neurotransmitters if the amino acid tyrosine was missing? What neurotransmitters would be affected and why? What functional losses to the body could result? Be specific.

Tyrosine is a precursor of the neurotransmitters ...

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