JAMB Biology 2013 Question 49

Question 49

Adaptation

The special pigment for colour change in chameleon is

  1. A.caratenoid.
  2. B.chromatin.
  3. C.chromatophore.
  4. D.melanin.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (chromatophore.)

Explanation

Chameleons change colour using chromatophores, special pigment cells in the skin that spread or concentrate their pigment.