Chemistry In Focus
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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 26E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The pigments that are responsible for the color of hair are to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
A pigment is a group of compounds that have intense color. The pigment is found in any type of biological system such as hair, skin, and eyes. Hair contains melanin and pheomelanin pigments.
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