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Melanin is the iron containing pigment that gives red blood cells their color?
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Melanin is not the agent reponsible for coloring red blood cells.
Melanin gives color to skin, parts of the eye, hair, the inner ear, the brain, and adrenal glands, though.
The substance that makes the blood cells red is iron. It's actually a very pure form of 'rust'. Hemoglobin is also associated with red blood cell color.
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What is the iron-containing pigment that gives blood cells their color?
Hemoglobin.
What is the iron-containing pigment that gives red blood cells their color?
Hemoglobin.
What is melanin pigment?
Melanin is a pigment produced by cells called melanocytes. This is the pigment which contributes to skin colour. It also provides some protection from UV light.
What cells produce keratin and melanin?
Keratinocytes or squamous cells produce keratin and Melanocytes produce melanin, pigment.
Which pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?
Melanin
What is a Dark-Colored pigment present in skin cells?
Melanin
Dark-colored pigment present in skin cells is what?
Melanin
What is pigment producing cells in epidermis?
This is called Melanocytes
Where is melanin located in the skin?
Melanocytes are pigment cells that synthesize melanin. These cells inject the melanin pigment in the living keratinocytes cells (skin cells) of the stratum basale layer of the epidermis. Note: The Melanocyte cells also reside in the stratum basale.
What is the layer of black pigment cells which absorbs light rays called?
You are thinking of Melanocytes. Which contain and create the melanin. The melanin is the pigment which then makes them appear dark.
How do cells get their color?
Melanin in cells give them their pigment and allow them to absorb different waves of light.
What is the source of pigment in hair?
Melanin is the source that determines the pigment in your hair. Usually, melanin is a hereditary trait. For example, if both of your parents have darker hair, then you were also probably born with darker hair as well.
