Melanin 1
melanin causes your skin to become
a. darker
b. lighter
a. darker
How much melanin do albinos have?
little to none
what color eyes do albinos appear to have, even though they are not
red
can albinism be genetic?
yes
melanin is a _____ found in our skin
pigment
where is melanin found
the epidermis
why are albinos eyes very sensitive
lack of melanin
can albinism be present due to a mutation?
yes
what parts of your body does melanin mainly effect
skin, eyes, and hair
melanin can also protect us from ______
UV rays
what other issues can albinos experience with their eyes
cross-eyed/lazy-eyed
what gene is mutated to cause albinism?
TYR genes