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The most common form of biological melanin is eumelanin, a brown-black polymer of dihydroxyindole carboxylic acids, and their reduced forms. All melanins are derivatives of polyacetylene. Most are derived from the amino acid tyrosine. Another common form of melanin is pheomelanin, a cysteine-containing red-brown polymer of benzothiazine units largely responsible for red hair and freckles.
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Are epidermal cheek cells pigmented?
No, epidermal cheek cells do not contain pigments. Pigments such as melanin are produced by melanocytes located in the basal layer of the epidermis and transferred to surrounding keratinocytes, providing skin coloration. Cheek cells mainly consist of epithelial cells that do not contain melanin.
What is the most important pigment in skin?
melanin v
Is there melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocytes produce melanin.
What pigments contribute to skin color?
melanin and carotene Carotene Melanin The chemical is called melanin.
What is dark pigment of the body called?
The dark pigment of the body is called melanin. Melanin is responsible for determining the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. It helps protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun's UV radiation.
The pigment that is largely responsible for skin color is?
Melanin produces skin color.
Where does skin get its colour from Melanin Serotonin or or Insulin?
melanin
Does glycerin reduce melanin in your body?
no it increases melanin
Is melanin in freckles?
Yes, freckles are bunches of melanin.
What determines skin tone?
melanin. melanin also determines the color of your eyes. the more melanin, the darker the color.
How do you use the word melanin in a sentence?
She has a lot of melanin in her hair. Melanin is the pigment that gives human hair, eyes, and skin their color. Cells called melanocytes produce melanin.
Is melanin an inclusion?
Melanin is an inclusion as opposed to being an organelle.
