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The Basic Building Blocks of Heredity Are ______ and They

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The basic building blocks of heredity are ______ and they regulate the development of ______.


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Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates skin pigmentation by promoting the production of melanin in melanocytes.

Skin Pigmentation

The coloring of a person's skin which is determined by the amount and type of melanin produced by the skin.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that serves as a messenger, regulating various physiological processes.

Growth Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

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