L-DOPA is a precursor to the neurotransmitters as dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine and is used to treat parkinsonism. What kind of compound is formed by decarboxylation of L-DOPA after passing the blood-brain barrier?


A) dopamine\
> removal of the carboxyl grp in the form of co2
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