Which of the following is TRUE of melanosomes?

a. All people have about the same number of
melanosomes.
b. The color of the melanosome dictates skin color.
c. Excess sunlight decreases melanin.
d. White Europeans lack melanosomes.
e. All of these are true.


Answer: a

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