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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Eumelanin is responsible for:
Options
A Red/yellow pigmentation
B Brown/black pigmentation
Correct Answer
C No pigmentation
D Blue pigmentation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Eumelanin is the type of melanin responsible for brown to black pigmentation in skin, hair, and eyes, providing greater UV protection than pheomelanin.

Hint

Recall which melanin type gives darker coloration.

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