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_______is a protein pigment that is responsible for different skin colour in humans.


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Chlorophyll

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Hemoglobin

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C

Melanin

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Carotene

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Solution

The correct option is C

Melanin


Melanin is a pigment that is found in humans. It gives colour to the hair, skin and eyes. If melanin is more, the skin colour will be darker.

Haemoglobin is a pigment that gives red colour to the blood. Carotene and chlorophyll pigments are present in the plants and gives reddish orange and green colour respectively.


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