Which of the following pigments influences hair color?
A) Pheromones
B) Keratin
C) Sebum
D) Melanin
D
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Melanin, produced by the melanocytes in the hair roots, influences hair color. Pheromones are hormone-like chemicals that communicate reproductive and social information among the lower animal species. Sebum is a lubricant that prevents drying and cracking of the skin and hair. Keratin is a tough protective protein.
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