Which among the following is responsible for producing color of human skin ___?
Correct answer: B. Melanin
- A. Insulin
- B. Melanin
- C. Vitamin K
- D. DNA
Explanation
Melanin is the pigment produced by melanocytes that gives skin its colour and helps protect it from ultraviolet radiation. Insulin and vitamin K have metabolic and blood-clotting roles, while DNA carries genetic information.
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