Melanin Review
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10th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is melanin?
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Melanin is a natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of humans and animals, responsible for color and protection against UV radiation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does melanin play in the skin?
Back
Melanin protects the skin from UV radiation by absorbing harmful rays and reducing the risk of skin damage and cancer.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the types of melanin?
Back
There are three types of melanin: eumelanin (brown/black), pheomelanin (yellow/red), and neuromelanin (found in the brain).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is melanin produced in the body?
Back
Melanin is produced by melanocytes through a process called melanogenesis, which is stimulated by UV exposure.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between melanin and skin cancer?
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Higher levels of melanin can provide some protection against skin cancer, but individuals with lower melanin levels are at a higher risk for developing skin cancer.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a heterozygous genotype?
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A heterozygous genotype has two different alleles for a particular gene, one inherited from each parent.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the dominant allele?
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The dominant allele is the version of a gene that is expressed in the phenotype when present, masking the effect of the recessive allele.
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