An inherited inability of an individual to produce melanin results in a condition known as
A)freckles
B)melanoma
C)erythema
D)albinism
E)carotenosis

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Albinism is a genetic condition in which an individual is unable to produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. This causes a lack of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes, resulting in a pale appearance and increased sensitivity to the sun. Freckles are caused by an overproduction of melanin in certain areas, while melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Erythema refers to redness of the skin, and carotenosis is a condition in which eating large amounts of carotenoids results in yellowing of the skin.

An Inherited Inability of an Individual to Produce Melanin Results