Assertion: iodine | /r/CapableOf | combine with the amino acid tyrosine
Facets:
value: to produce thyroxine
type: PURPOSE
value: to form thyroid hormones
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Iodine is an essential trace element that combines with the amino acid tyrosine to form thyroid hormones T 4 and T 3 .
text: Iodine combines with the amino acid tyrosine to produce thyroxine (T 4 ) and triiodothyronine (T 3 ).