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That would be an albino.
A person suffering from Albinism
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Why skin color is different from person to person?
Because people inherit genes from their parents and the skin color itself from a thing called Melanin i believe and the higher level's on Melanin the darker the skin
What is The substance that gives skin its color is?
Skin gets its color from melanin. The more melanin a person's skin has, the darker their skin will be.
What pigments contribute to skin color?
melanin and carotene Carotene Melanin The chemical is called melanin.
What is dark pigment of the body called?
melanin is black pigment found in the epidermisMelaninMelanin
What gives your skin its color?
Melanin The amount of melanin you have in your skin is determined by your genes- it is a genetic trait you were born with inherited from your mom and dad. The sun makes skin get darker. In addition- The sun's UV rays are absorbed by melanin in varying concentrations resulting in different skin colors/freckles/tans etc.... The lighter a person's natural skin color, the less melanin the skin has to absorb UV and protect itself. The darker a person's natural skin color, the more melanin the skin has to protect itself.
What makes a white person white?
Our skin, as well as hair, contains a pigment called melanin. The amount of melanin controls the colour. The less the melanin, the lighter the colour of the skin. Similarly, blue eyes have less melanin and brown eyes have more. The same is with hair. The amount is also affected by our parent's genes.
What is the pigment called that protects the body from uv radiation and gives it skin-color?
melanin
A person's ability to tan is determined by what?
Generally melanin in skin.
What is the black protective pigment called in skin?
Melanin, it absorbs sunlight and stops your skin taking damage :)
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.
What is the name given to a person whose body lacks melanin?
A person without melanin is called an albino.
How are black people black?
Skin color is determined by a chemical in the skin called Melanin. This is a pigment that protects the skin from UV rays. The higher concentration of Melanin people have, the darker their skin looks.
