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Albinism is _________.

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A rare group of genetic disorders
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A disease that causes the skin, hair, or eyes to have little or no colour
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Both A and B are correct
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Only A is correct
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The correct option is C Both A and B are correct
Melanin is a pigment produced by cells known as melanocytes, which are found in our skin, hair, and eyes. Albinism is caused by a mutation in one of the genes responsible for melanin production.

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