Biologyeasy · Past Paper
Which pigment gives human skin and hair its color?
AHemoglobin
BChlorophyll
CMelanin
DBilirubin
✓ Correct Answer: C — Melanin
Melanin is the dark pigment produced by melanocytes that determines skin, hair, and eye color.
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