The cells that give color are called melanocytes. Melanocytes are found in the skin, hair, and eyes, and they produce a pigment called melanin. Melanin is responsible for the wide range of skin, hair, and eye colors that we see in humans.
Here are some additional details about melanocytes and melanin:
- Melanocytes are specialized cells that produce and store melanin.
- Melanin is a pigment that absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting the skin from damage.
- The amount of melanin produced by melanocytes determines the color of the skin, hair, and eyes.
- People with darker skin have more melanin than people with lighter skin.
- Melanin production is influenced by genetics and environmental factors, such as sun exposure.
