What causes albinism in humans and animals?
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Humans-A defect in one of several genes that produce or distribute melanin causes albinism. The defect may result in the absence of melanin production or a reduced amount of melanin production. (The defective gene passes down from both parents to the child and leads to albinism.)
Animals- In mammals, albinism occurs when an individual inherits one or more mutated genes from both parents that interfere with the body's production of melanin.
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