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The disorder in which the body cannot produce melanin is a type of:
The disorder in which the body cannot produce melanin is a type of:
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The correct option is C Monogenic disorder
- Albinism is a monogenic disorder arising due to mutation in a single gene responsible for producing melanin.
- Hence, melanin production doesn't take place. As a result, skin is pale and hair are white. Eyes are usually pink due to the absence of this pigment in retina and sclera.
- Albinism is a monogenic disorder arising due to mutation in a single gene responsible for producing melanin.
- Hence, melanin production doesn't take place. As a result, skin is pale and hair are white. Eyes are usually pink due to the absence of this pigment in retina and sclera.
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