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What is dark pigment of the body called?
melanin is black pigment found in the epidermisMelaninMelanin
What does it mean if your body does not produce the pigment melanin?
First of all, pigment melanin is the thing that determines our skin colour (the less pigment melanin, the lighter the skin). So if a body stops making pigment melanin it would mean that your skin cannot get any darker.
What is the most important pigment in skin?
melanin v
Is there melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocytes produce melanin.
Is hair melanin?
No, It is keratin, That is what all hair on mammals is made of.
What is the name of the dark pigment that causes many animals to be black or dark brown?
I believe you're referring to melanin. Yup, melanin, and it is more than just dark brown and black pigment. Melanin is the primary determinant for all colors found in skin and hair, including reds and blondes. Forms of melanin range from iris color to the ink that a squid produces. Think of grey hair as lacking melanin.
What provides a natural sunscreen?
Melanin
What pigments contribute to skin color?
melanin and carotene Carotene Melanin The chemical is called melanin.
Darkening chemical in skin that determines skin color?
Hormones have nothing to do with human skin color. Melanin, a pigment, determines skin color by the amount of it present in the skin. The more melanin, the darker the skin.
Where does skin get its colour from Melanin Serotonin or or Insulin?
melanin
Does glycerin reduce melanin in your body?
no it increases melanin
What produces a thick oily substance of melanin?
Melanin
