One step in the biosynthesis of morphine is the reaction of dopamine with p-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde to give S)-norcoclaurine.

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One step in the biosynthesis of morphine is the reaction of dopamine with p-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde to give S)-norcoclaurine. Assuming that the reaction is acid-catalyzed, propose amechanism.

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