Which of the following types of chemical reaction is involved in the conversion of dopamine to epinephrine?
A) addition
B) reduction
C) decarboxylation
D) methylation

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The conversion of dopamine to epinephrine involves the methylation process, specifically the addition of a methyl group to the nitrogen atom in the dopamine molecule. This reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PNMT).

Which of the Following Types of Chemical Reaction Is Involved