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What is albinism and how does one deal with it?
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Defect in melanin: Is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes due to absence or defect of tyrosinase, a copper-containing enzyme involved in the production of melanin. Albinism results from inheritance of recessive gene alleles and is known to affect all vertebrates, including humans.The treatment is symtomatic especialy for the eye problems.
Answered 12/9/2013
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