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Can white people be compared to albino's as they resemble albino's and both show a lack of melanin?
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∙ 14y ago
Albinism (just like melanism) is an illness. You can find albinism in white, black or other populations. Like white people can't be compared with albinism, so can't black people be compared with melanism.
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How does hair get its color?
From the genes from your parents.The colour of your hair is determined by your genes. The colour is made of melanin. It is the pigment that is also responsible for the colour of your skin and is produced in the hair follicle.The amount of melanin and red somethings determine the color of your hair. if you have no melanin in your hair, it would be white. the reproduction of melanin slows as you age, which is why old people have grey hair. Same goes for skin, which is why albinos are completely white.
What is meant by race as in your skin colour?
Race refers to a social construct used to categorize people based on physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features. It is a system of classification that has been used historically to differentiate and privilege certain groups over others. However, race is not a biological reality as genetic variation within racial groups is greater than between them.
Why is skin black?
Every single person is born with a substance in their bodies called melanin. Some people lack this substance, so they are considered albinos. Caucasians ,however, have had this skin color since their ancestors arrived. It is inherited from parent to child.
What is the most uncommon eye color?
Purple, and yes, there are people (Very few!) with purple eyes.
What makes you black?
My skin has a lot of melanin. Melanin is responsible for darker skin colors. Whiter people have less melanin than darker people.
How does the climate affect the melanin of people?
People who live in a hotter climate have more melanin and people who live in a colder place have less.
Are albino people brown?
yes There are albinos in every race. But they will be lighter skinned than others of their race, including those who are albinos of African ancestry.
Can an albino guinea pig have babies?
It is believed that a true albino can not breed. This is true with any species of animal. Some people believe that all albinos are born sterile. There is no proof that ALL albinos are sterile. Sme albinos have successfully bred.
How does melanin affect the color of skin?
People with high concentrations of the pigment melanin tend to have darker skin.
Why do African people have darker skin?
African People have darker skin because they have a higher amount of Melanin. Staying in the sun for long periods of time produces more Melanin. Melanin protects us from UV rays.
How long does albinism last?
The difference in longevity between normal people and people with albinism is not well researched. Scientists believe their longevity to be comparable to that of normal people.
Who are melanin recessive?
Melanin recessive are those with light skin, light eyes, and light hair.
