Question

question 2
light - skinned races such as caucasians have:
a a different kind of melanin in their skin
b fewer melanocytes than races with darker skins
c approximately the same number of melanocytes as races with darker skins
d more melanocytes than races with darker skins
e more melanin in their skin

Explanation:

Melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin. The amount of melanin produced (not the number of melanocytes) determines skin color. People with lighter skin (like Caucasians) and those with darker skin have approximately the same number of melanocytes. The difference lies in the activity of these melanocytes (how much melanin they produce). Option A is incorrect as it's not a different kind of melanin but a different amount. Option B and D are wrong because the number of melanocytes is similar. Option E is incorrect as light - skinned people have less melanin.

Answer:

C. approximately the same number of melanocytes as races with darker skins