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WAEC Biology 1988 Question 17

Question 17

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The pigment in the malphigian layer responsible for skin colouration is known as

  1. A.haemoglobin
  2. B.haemocyanin
  3. C.chlorocruorin
  4. D.haemoerythrin
  5. E.melanin
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Answer: E (melanin)

Explanation

Cells of the Malpighian layer of the skin make melanin, the dark pigment that gives skin its colour.