Melanin
A) is transferred to other cells by osmosis.
B) is increased with exposure to infrared light.
C) is absent in individuals known as albinos.
D) is a pigment produced by cells in the stratum corneum.
E) makes the skin lighter.

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Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, hair, and eyes. Albinos lack the ability to produce melanin due to a genetic mutation, resulting in little or no pigment in their skin, hair, and eyes. Therefore, choice C is correct as it states that melanin is absent in albinos. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they are either incorrect or suggest the opposite of what actually occurs. Choice E is also incorrect as melanin typically makes the skin darker, not lighter.