Question

melanin is protein found in muscle true or false​

Answer 1

Answer:

false

Explanation:

Melanin is produced as a response to UV radiation in order to prevent damage to the DNA in the integument. Individuals, who are exposed to UV light, such as the sun, will produce more melanin for protection

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Melanin is a substance which helps in producing the hair, eye and skin pigmentation. The more production of melanin in the body, the darker the hair, eyes and skin will be.

There are five types of melanin which are as follows.

• Eumelanin
• Pheomelanin
• Neuromelanin
• Allomelanin
• Pyomelanin

Melanin is produced in cells called melanocytes which are under the skin and is the main determinant of the skin colour of darker-skin humans.

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