Albinism is a type of_
a. mutation
b.sexual reproduction
c.gene
d.embro
2007-02-22 13:46:32 · 3 answers · asked by Buffy fanatic144 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
A. Mutation and here is why
Albinism results when the body is unable to produce or distribute pigment, called melanin, because of one of several possible genetic defects. In Type 1 albinism, defects in the metabolism of tyrosine lead to failure in converting this amino acid to melanin. This is due to a genetic defect in tyrosinase -- the enzyme responsible for metabolizing tyrosine.
Type 2 albinism is due to a defect in the "P" gene. Those with this type have slight pigmentation at birth.
2007-02-22 15:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by mitch v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Albinism , more technically hypomelanism or hypomelanosis, is a form of hypopigmentary congenital disorder, characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the eyes, skin and hair (or more rarely the eyes alone).
Albinism results from inheritance of recessive genes.
So as an answer to your question albinism is a type of : a.mutation.
2007-02-23 10:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by Oni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. mutation
2007-02-22 21:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by jakubeam 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋