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People who are color blind can not see some colors or some can see no color. They have a defective gene or genes. These genes are need so the retina can pick up these colors and the brain can interpret them.
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∙ 16y agoAlbinism comes from a disorintation of the eye, skin and hair pigments. This is because of the loss of melanin.
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∙ 13y agoBy scientist Archibald Garrod and several others . But Archibald was the first to report it in 1908.
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∙ 14y agothe word albinism originated form the latin word albus which means white. Since albinism is a condition where the lack of pigmentation makes the boy whiter they called it albinism
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∙ 8y agoIt got its name because people who are colorblind cannot see certain colors. So they are Blind To Some Colors.
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∙ 11y agoit comes from the Latin word for white
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Is there a phobia of albinos?
urban says its called albinophobia 😂
Are albinos born albinos?
Yes. Nearly all albinos have some form of visual impairment.
What does albinos have the same number as non-albinos?
melanocytes
Albinos have the same number of what as non-albinos?
Albinos have the same number of chromosomes as non-albinos. It is a genetically recessive trait or mutation, not the result of too many or too few chromosomes.
Why are albinos white?
Albinos are just natrally white.
Can someone not have any pigment at all?
Yes They are called albinos White hair and pink eyes
Do pythons have markings on them?
yes they do have plenty of markings. there's different kinds of marking such as the calico or tiger, another are the albinos. there's purple albinos and lavender albinos.
How were albinos formed?
albinos are formed when two sexs make a baby while female is in pyriods
What do albinos look like?
Albinos have very pale skin and gray,white or blond hair despite any race. Albinos have pink eyes but sometimes a light blue.
How is albinism passed on?
Albinos are born the same way non-albinos of that species are. There's no anatomical difference
Why do animals with white fur have red eyes?
== == Animals with white fur and red eyes are called albinos. Albinos lack pigmentation in their skin and eyes. They eyes look pink because the lack of pigmentation, what you are seeing the the blood behind their eyes
Can albinos reproduce?
yes
