Complete or partial absence of pigment from skin, half and eyes in many species of mammals including man:
Correct answer: C. Albinism
- A. Dwarfism
- B. Gigantism
- C. Albinism
- D. Pigmentation
Explanation
Albinism is an inherited condition that leads to someone having very light skin, hair, and eyes. It happens because they have less melanin than usual in their body. Melanin gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. Except for vision problems, most people with albinism are just as healthy as anyone else.
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