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Two types of melanin are identified in the slides. Which option correctly matches melanin type to skin tone?
Options
A Eumelanin (red/yellow) — lighter tones; Pheomelanin (brown/black) — darker tones
B Eumelanin (brown/black) — darker tones; Pheomelanin (red/yellow) — lighter tones and red hair
Correct Answer
C Both types are identical in function
D Eumelanin only occurs in albinism
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Eumelanin is a brown/black pigment associated with darker skin tones. Pheomelanin is a red/yellow pigment associated with lighter skin tones and red hair.

Hint

One type is darker and more protective; the other is lighter and gives red hair its colour.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1299 of 2214
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