Question

Albinism is caused due to overexposure to light.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Albinism

1. Albinism is a skin pigmentation related genetic disease.
2. It is caused due to deficiency in melanin production.
3. Melanin is responsible for skin colouration.
4. So, when there is deficiency in melanin production, the skin colour becomes very pale or whitish.
5. Overexposure to light cannot cause albinism.

Final answer: The given statement is false.