Which of the Following Statements About Skin Color Is False

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about skin color is false?

• A) Three pigments that are responsible for skin color are hemoglobin, carotene, and melanin.
• B) UV exposure leads to increased production of melanin.
• C) Melanin is produced in the organelles of epithelial cells and then migrates to the hypodermis.
• D) Carotene contributes a yellow-orange hue to the skin.

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Retention

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