Understanding Melanin and Its Functions

Understanding Melanin and Its Functions

12th Grade

16 Qs

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Understanding Melanin and Its Functions

Understanding Melanin and Its Functions

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.11-12.4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Durriyah Bey

Used 1+ times

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 6 pts

What is the primary function of melanin in the human body?

To provide energy

To give skin, hair, and eyes their color and protect them from UV damage

To regulate body temperature

To aid in digestion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 6 pts

Which factor primarily determines the amount of melanin in an individual's body?

Diet

Exercise

Genetics and ancestral sun exposure

Sleep patterns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 6 pts

What happens to melanin production when you are exposed to sunlight?

It decreases

It remains the same

It increases to protect against UV rays

It stops completely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 6 pts

Which type of melanin is described as a polymer made from dihydroxyindole (DHI) and dihydroxyindole carboxylic acid (DHICA)?

Pheomelanin

Neuromelanin

Eumelanin

Carotene

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 6 pts

What is the role of the enzyme tyrosinase in melanin production?

It breaks down melanin

It catalyzes the reaction to produce melanin

It stores melanin

It transports melanin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 6 pts

Which organelles are responsible for producing eumelanin?

Ribosomes

Mitochondria

Melanosomes

Lysosomes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 6 pts

What is the relationship between skin tone and melanin content?

Lighter skin tones have more melanin

Darker skin tones have more melanin

Skin tone is unrelated to melanin content

All skin tones have the same amount of melanin

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