Question

Melanin is a horny protein.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Horny protein

1. Horny protein means a very tough (like the horns of an animal) protein.
2. The horny protein of the skin is the keratin protein.
3. The presence of the keratin protein in the stratum corneum, makes this outer layer of epidermis very tough.
4. Melanin is a protein produced by melanocytes which are present in the innermost layer of the epidermis.
5. It is responsible for colouration of the skin.

Final answer: The given statement is false.