The most obvious characteristic of a albino is their pale skin. Albino skin is white in appearance. Similarly, albino hair is also very pale, appearing closer to white

Albinism is located on chromosome 11q 14-21. The gene associated with albinism is called OCA1. OCA1 codes for the protein tyrosinase. This protein is responsible for converting tyrosine into something called DOPA. DOPA plays an important part in the formation of melanin by next becoming dopaquinone. Dopaquinone then forms black-brown eumelanin or red-yellow pheomelanin. Melanin is a pigment, the absence of which causes albinism. Albinism occurs when something causes the OCA1 gene to function improperly. This improper function disrupts the production of tyrosinase. With tyrosinase production malfunctioning, it is impossible for the body to make DOPA and as a result the body is also prevented from making melanin. The absence of melanin causes the lack of color in the skin of people

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