Which of the following is an example of a pigment?
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melanin,albinos pigment
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What are examples of pigments?
- Pigments are a group of inorganic compounds that are coloured and are completely or nearly insoluble in water. They are used to make paints, fabric and cosmetics.
- Chlorophyll: It is the most abundant pigment found in all green plants. It is a photosynthetic pigment that absorbs certain rays of the sun which is needed for different processes in the plant.
- Haemoglobin: Haemoglobin is an iron containing pigment found in red blood cells of animals. It has a high affinity for oxygen and enables the blood cells to carry high concentration of oxygen to tissues.
- Melanin: It is a group of pigments found in almost all organisms. The hair, skin and eye colour depend on the amount of melanin contained in the body.
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