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A localized concentration of melanin is referred to as a?
A localized concentration of melanin is referred to as a freckle.
A localized concentration of melanin is called what?
a freckle or a mole.
A localized concentration of the melanin is?
A localized concentration of melanin is called a freckle or a mole. Melanin is the pigment responsible for determining the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. Freckles and moles are areas where melanin is produced in higher concentrations than the surrounding skin.
What is a localized concentrartion of melanin?
A freckle or mole.
Which race has the highest concentration of melanin in their skin?
Individuals of African descent typically have the highest concentration of melanin in their skin compared to other racial groups.
Why does your hair appears to be black?
Because of excess melanin concentration
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.
Can tattoos tan?
No, because a tan is your skin having a higher concentration of melanin in it, the tattoo ink doesn't change.
Why do some hairs have black roots?
Hairs have black roots due to the presence of melanin, a pigment that gives hair its color. The amount and type of melanin in the hair follicle determine the color of the hair root. Black roots indicate a higher concentration of melanin in the hair follicle.
What substance is responsible for hair color?
Melanin is the substance responsible for hair color. There are two types of melanin: eumelanin, which provides black or brown colors, and pheomelanin, which provides yellow or red colors. The combination and concentration of these pigments determine an individual's hair color.
What is the function of melanin?
Melanin gives color to the skin, hair, and iris of the eyes. Levels of melanin depend on race and amount of sunlight exposure. Sun exposure increases melanin production - to protect the skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. In addition, hormonal changes can affect melanin production.
Is there melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocytes produce melanin.
