Multiple choice

Pigmentation is highly heritable, being regulated by genetic, environmental, and endocrine factors that modulate the amount, type and distribution of melanins in the skin, hair and eyes. Which of the following genes regulates calcium in melanocytes ?

  1. MC1R gene

  2. KITLG gene

  3. TYR gene

  4. SLC45A2 gene

  5. SLC24A5

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E Correct answer
Explanation

This gene regulates calcium in melanocytes and is important in the process of melanogenesis.