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Chapter 6, Problem 5IA
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Why do people have different skin colours even though the number of melanocytes in everyone is equal?
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Melanocytes are specialized cells found in the stratum basale (deepest layer) of the epidermis. These cells have an organelle called melanosome, which utilizes an amino acid called tyrosine to produce a pigment called melanin. Melanin provides the skin with color and also absorbs the harmful UV (ultra-violet) rays, thus providing protection against skin cancer.
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Ch. 6 - Prob. 9PCh. 6 - How do physiological factors influence skin color?
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