Question

Our skin, when exposed to excess sunlight, become dark. This is because our skin pigments called ??

Answer 1

Our skin, when exposed to excess sunlight, become dark. This is because our skin pigments called melanin

Answer 2

• Melanin is a substance that gives the skin and hair its natural colour. It also gives colour to the iris of the eye, feathers and scales. In humans, those with darker skin have higher amounts of melanin. By contrast, those with less pigment have lighter or more fair skin colouring.

> Melanin is the answer