Which of the following is responsible for giving color to human skin?

Luciferin
Hemoglobin
Flavonoids
Melanin

LohaHridoy

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2025-01-04 04:42

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AhmedNazir

Option 4 : Melanin

Melanin is generally a complex polymer derived from the amino acid tyrosine that is responsible for determining skin and hair color. It is seen in the skin to a certain degree, depending on how much a population has been exposed to the sun historically.

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